Legionella urinary antigen
Category | Microbiology |
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Sample & container required | Urine |
Sample volume | 5 ml / 10 ml if boric acid container |
Sample container | Sterile universal or red top boric acid container |
Transport storage | Transport to the laboratory on the day of collection |
Turnaround time | 24 hours |
Notes | Samples may be referred to Public Health England for further investigation. |