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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 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

CLICK HERE for Minimum Labelling Requirements

For Microbiology Swab Collection https://pathology.easternhealth.org.au/handbook/downloads/microbiology/Microbiology%20Swab%20Specimen%20Collection.pdf

CLICK HERE for a printable Pathology request form

"THE ART OF CCCCOLLECTION"

PLEASE CLICK HERE FOR THE PREFERRED ORDER OF DRAW