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Streptococcus pneumoniae Urinary Antigen Test
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General
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Clinical Use:
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Adjunctive diagnostic testing for invasive Streptococcus pneumoniae infection. Urine is tested for the presence of S. pneumoniae antigen. The test has sensitivity of 70-80% for diagnosis of S. pneumoniae bacteraemia or pneumonia, with a specificity >95%. Bacteriological testing is also recommended (e.g. sputum MC&S, blood cultures). |
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Availability:
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Samples are tested routinely during the testing laboratory's hours of operation. |
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Aliases/Synonyms:
| Pneumococcal Urinary Antigen, |
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Code:
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USPNA |
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Handling Instructions (to laboratory):
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Send sample chilled. |
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Hyperlink:
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Reference Interval:
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Not Applicable
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Collection Requirements
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Container:
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Urine Container (URINE), |
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Sample Type:
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See container |
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Minimum Collection Volume:
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2mL |
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Collection Instructions:
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Processing Requirements
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Alternate Containers:
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Processing Instructions:
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Minimum Assay Volume:
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1mL |
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Stability:
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Transport Instructions (to testing laboratory):
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Send sample chilled. |
Testing Locations
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Performed at:
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Section
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Department
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Contact Phone
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Laboratory |
Albany Health Campus |
9892 2240 |
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Laboratory |
Broome Health Campus |
9194 2286 |
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Laboratory |
Busselton Hospital |
9753 6260 |
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Laboratory |
Geraldton Regional Hospital |
9956 2254 |
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Laboratory |
Hedland Health Campus |
9174 1504 |
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Laboratory |
Kalgoorlie Health Campus |
9080 5825 |
| Bacteriology |
Microbiology |
Fiona Stanley Hospital |
6152 8012 |
| Bacteriology |
Microbiology |
QEII Medical Centre |
6383 4505 |
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Last Updated : 04-11-2025 07:31 |