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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.
Service Code
36975
Update
Last updated 12/12/2024
Referring / Testing Laboratory
National University Hospital
Clinical Chemistry, 67724346
Testing Laboratory
Department of Pathology
Singapore General Hospital
Outram Road Singapore 169608
63214950