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Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type: Urine / CSF
Container/Tube: Clean, plastic urine collection container. No preservative
Minimum Volume: 1.0 mL urine or 1.0 mL CSF
Specimen Stability
| Specimen Type | Urine |
|---|---|
| Ambient | 24 hours |
| Refrigerate | 5 days |
| Frozen | Not available |
Methodology
Immunochromatographic test for S.pneumoniae antigen. Urine antigen test for S. pneumoniae pneumonia. CSF antigen test for S.pneumoniae meningitis.
Days and Times Performed
Monday through Friday, TAT 7 - 10 days
Reference Interval
Negative. Infection due to S.pneumoniae cannot be ruled out since the antigen present in the sample may be below the detection limit of the test.
Referring / Testing Laboratory
National University Hospital
Clinical Chemistry, 67724346
Testing Laboratory
Department of Pathology
Singapore General Hospital
Outram Road Singapore 169608
63214950
Service Code
36975
Update
Last updated 12/12/2024