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HelpTest Code SPA Strep pneumoniae, Rapid Antigen
Performing Laboratory
Hunterdon Medical Center Laboratory
Specimen Required
Urine: Sterile container. Boric acid is an acceptable preservative for urine specimens.
CSF: CSF collection tube.
Specimen Type
Urine or CSF
Specimen Transport Temperature
Ambient: Deliver within 24 hours.
Reference Values
Negative.
Specimen Stability Information
Urine: Refrigerated 2-8°C. Stable for 14 days.
CSF: Refrigerated 2-8°C. Stable for 7 days.
Note: Either specimen is acceptable
Reject Due To
Kit is validated for use only on urine and CSF specimens. It is not to be used on plasma or other body fluids.
Test should not be performed within 5 days of receiving the S. pneumoniae vaccine.
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Sunday
Method Name
Rapid chromatographic immunoassay.