Pneumococcal urinary antigen
Category | Microbiology |
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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. |