Urinary Antigens

Testing Laboratories

Department

Microbiology

Delphic Registration Code (Alpha Code)

PLUS

Test Code (Numeric Code)

2599

Laboratory Handling

Registration

Dedicated M number is required

Sample Stability

7 days

Synonyms

PICT (Urine), Legionella antigen (Urine), Streptococcal antigen (Urine), Pneumococcal Antigen (ICT) (Urine)

Turnaround Time

1 hour

Specimen Type

• Urine

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred

• BD Urine Tube (no additive)

Acceptable

• Specimen Container

Paediatric Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred

• BD Urine Tube (no additive)

Acceptable

• Specimen Container

Contact Information