Legionella Antigen (Urine)

Test/Investigation

Legionella Antigen (Urine)

Site(s) or Laboratory offering Test/Investigation

NNUH (Microbiology)

Comments/Precautions

Positives sent away for confirmation

Storage conditions and sample stability between collection and transport to Lab

2°C to 8°C up to 14 days

Sample type

Urine (Boric Acid/Sterile Universal)

Turnaround times (TAT) Urgent/Routine/GP or OPD

3 days

If UKAS Accredited Test indicate at which site

'The following test is no longer accredited due to 'platform and assay change'. Accreditation is being sought.