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Test Code STP Pneumococcal Antigen, urine/CSF

Additional Codes

Epic Ordering Code LAB2062
NBS code LBC00895
Service code 36975

Specimen Requirements

Submit the following:
 

Container:
Plain Sterile Container

Processing Requirements

Specimen Type: Urine / CSF
Volume: 1 mL urine or 1 mL CSF
Storage/transport requirements: Refrigerated

Specimen Stability

Specimen Type Urine
Ambient 24 hours
Refrigerate 5 days (Preferred)
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. 

Update

Last updated 05/08/2026

Referring / Testing Laboratory

National University Hospital
Client Services, 67724912

Testing Laboratory

Department of Pathology
Singapore General Hospital
Outram Road Singapore 169608
63214950