Legionella Antigen (Urine)

Test/Investigation

Legionella Antigen (Urine)

Site(s) or Laboratory offering Test/Investigation

NNUH

Comments/Precautions

Positives sent away for confirmation

Storage conditions and sample stability between collection and transport to Lab

>24Hrs. at 2°C to 8°C

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

NNUH