Turnaround times
The quoted turnaround time is from sample receipt in the laboratory, to results authorisation in the Laboratory Information Management system. The times do not include transport of specimen to the laboratory or the administrative process to print and post/email reports. Service users must allow for transport and reporting time when ordering tests.
Clinical background:
The Legionella Urinary Antigen test is used for initial detection when Legionella pneumonia is suspected. Some of the advantages offered by this test is that the results can be obtained in a matter of hours rather than the five days required for culture, and that a urine specimen is generally more easily obtained than a sputum specimen. Disadvantages are that the urine antigen test only detects antigen of Legionella pneumophila serogroup 1
Specimen container paediatric:
Urine in Universal container or clotted blood
Specimen container adult:
Urine in Universal container or clotted blood
Minimum volume paediatric:
1 ml
Minimum volume adult:
5 ml
Special requirements:
Send to laboratory as quickly as possible. If delays likely, refrigerate at 2 to 8 deg C
Sample stability:
Stable for up to 24 hours
Transport requirements:
Standard
Add on test:
N/A
Quality assurance:
UK National External Quality Assurance Scheme (UKNEQAS)
Reference ranges:
None available
Factors affecting result:
If delays likely, refrigerate at 2 to 8 deg C