Pneumococcal urinary antigen
| Category | Microbiology |
|---|---|
| Test background | |
| Clinical Indications | |
| Sample & container required | Urine. Sterile universal container |
| Sample volume | 5 ml |
| Sample container | Sterile universal container |
| Transport storage | Transport to the laboratory on the day of collection or refrigerate overnight |
| Turnaround time | 24 hours |
| Notes | The laboratory is currently unaccredited for this test due to a change in platform. |