STREPTOCOCCUS PNEUMONIAE ANTIGEN SERUM
General Information
HLAB/HOL Code: SPAGD
UPHSM LIS Test #: 3684
Schedule:
Testing Time:
Testing Lab: Labcorp
UPHSM LIS Test #: 3684
Schedule:
Testing Time:
Testing Lab: Labcorp
Specimen Info
Only 1 specimen type required, unless otherwise specified
Volume: 1.0 (0.5) mL serum
Temperature: Refrigerate
Tube Type: Red-top or SST tube
Collection Info:
Temperature: Refrigerate
Tube Type: Red-top or SST tube
Collection Info:
Methods
Latex Agglutination (LA)
Clinical Utilities
Aid in the diagnosis of Streptococcus pneumoniae infection
CPT Codes
87899
* The CPT codes provided are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding
is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payer being billed.
Reference Range
Negative