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Urinary Streptococcal Antigen

Ordering information:

Rapid Immunochromatography test for the detection of Streptococcus pneumoniae antigen in urine .

Alternate names:
Pneumococcal urinary antigen, Strep. Ag., Strep. antigen, Strep.pneumoniae antigen, Urinary streptococcal antigen
Laboratory:
Microbiology
Test Code:
USPNAG
Specimen types:
Urine
Container types:
Sterile JarSterile Jar
Collection Instructions:
2-8 deg required if transport delayed > 30 mins
Minimum Adult Volume:
10 mL
Paediatric Minimum Volume:
5 mL
Frequency:
Daily
Result Turnaround Time:
1-3 days
Laboratory Use Only

  

 

If EMR is not available, Pathology results are available from Auscare.  If you do not have an Auscare login,please complete attached form. https://pathology.easternhealth.org.au/handbook/downloads/Auscare%20access.pdf

Instruction on how to use Auscare - https://pathology.easternhealth.org.au/handbook/downloads/Auscare%20instructions.pdf

SPECIMEN COLLECTION MODULE (SCM) FAQs - CLICK HERE

CLICK HERE for a consent form to perform tests not covered by Medicare

TURN AROUND TIMES - When will my result be available?

CLICK HERE for Minimum Labelling Requirements

CLICK HERE for a printable Pathology request form

CLICK HERE for a Log sheet for recording Pathology results

"THE ART OF CCCCOLLECTION"

PLEASE CLICK HERE FOR THE PREFERRED ORDER OF DRAW