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HelpTest Code SXPCSFAG CSF STREP PNEUMO AG DETECTION
Infectious
Additional Codes
LAB3358
Performing Laboratory
Porter Hospital Laboratory
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Source: CSF
Specimens from other sources are not acceptable
Specimen Device: Sterile tube with CSF fluid
Collection:
1. Collect CSF using established protocol
2. Lable tube with patient's name and date of birth
Additional Information:
1. Deliver to PMC Lab STAT.
Specimen Transport Temperature
Ambient
Test Schedule / Analytical Time / Test Priority / Turn Around Time
Daily / 24 hours / Available STAT / Routine - 4 hours
STAT - 60 minutes
Method
Immunochromatographic Membrane Assay
Test Classification and CPT Coding
87899
If a culture will be performed, see CSF Culture for those codes.
Normal Reference Values
Negative