Turnaround times
The quoted turnaround time is from sample receipt in the laboratory, to results authorisation in the Laboratory Information Management system. The times do not include transport of specimen to the laboratory or the administrative process to print and post/email reports. Service users must allow for transport and reporting time when ordering tests.
Clinical background:
During Pneumococcal infection, Pneumococcal soluble capsular antigen is released into the bloodstream and the urine. A positive pneumococcal urinary antigen test result in adult patients hospitalized with community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) can help clinicians optimize antimicrobial therapy and achieve good clinical outcomes.
Specimen container paediatric:
Clotted blood or urine/sputum/fluid in sterile Universal.
Specimen container adult:
Clotted blood – SST II or urine/sputum/fluid in sterile Universal.
Minimum volume paediatric:
1 ml
Minimum Volume Adult:
5ml
Special requirements:
Send to laboratory as quickly as possible. If delays likely, refrigerate at 2-8 deg C.
Sample stability:
Stable for up to 24 hrs.
Transport requirements:
Standard
Add on test:
Possible up to 5 days
Quality assurance:
UK National External Quality Assurance Scheme (UKNEQAS).
Interpretation:
Interpretative comments are added to reports where applicable
Reference ranges:
None available
Factors affecting result:
If delays likely, refrigerate at 2-8 deg C.
Referenced Documents:
N/A
Other Info:
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