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Test Code SPNC Streptococcus pneumoniae Antigen, Spinal Fluid

Performing Laboratory

Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester

Reporting Name

Streptococcus pneumoniae Ag, CSF

Specimen Type

CSF


Additional Testing Requirements


According to the College of American Pathologists (CAP, IMM.41830), cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) samples collected to make an initial diagnosis and submitted for detection of Streptococcus pneumoniae antigen testing should also be submitted for routine bacterial culture. Mayo Clinic Laboratories recommends that CSF bacterial cultures be performed at the originating site.



Specimen Required


Container/Tube: Sterile vial

Specimen Volume: 1 mL

Collection Instructions: Submit specimen collected in vial 2, if possible. If not possible, note which vial from which the aliquot was obtained.


Reject Due To

Gross hemolysis OK
Gross lipemia OK

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type Temperature Time Special Container
CSF Refrigerated (preferred) 14 days
  Frozen  14 days

Specimen Minimum Volume

0.5 mL

Day(s) Performed

Monday through Sunday

Specimen Retention Time

14 days

Report Available

Same day/1 day

Reference Values

Negative

Reference values apply to all ages.

Useful For

Rapid diagnosis of pneumococcal meningitis

CPT Code Information

87899

LOINC Code Information

Test ID Test Order Name Order LOINC Value
SPNC Streptococcus pneumoniae Ag, CSF 20489-1

 

Result ID Test Result Name Result LOINC Value
31667 Streptococcus pneumoniae Ag, CSF 20489-1

Forms

If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send Infectious Disease Serology Test Request (T916) with the specimen.