Streptococcus pneumoniae Antigen, CSF

S PNEUMO CSF

Performing Lab:

Saint Luke's Regional Laboratories

Container Type:

Spinal fluid collection tube, screw-capped sterile vial

Specimen Type:

Spinal fluid

Preferred Volume:

0.5 mL

Collection Procedure:

1. No preservative.
2. Maintain sterility and forward promptly.

Store and Transport:

Room Temp (stable for 24 hours)
Refrigerated (stable for 14 days)

CPT Codes:

87899 - Strep Pneumoniae CSF Antigen (EAP 30665055)

Test Schedule:

Monday through Sunday

Reference Ranges:

Negative

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