Pneumococcal Antigen

Synonym(s)	Strep antigen
Specimen	10 mL plain urine
Paediatric Specimen	5 mL plain urine
Add-on conditions	Contact Microbiology to discuss
Test Availability	Mon - Sun 0800 - 1600
Turnaround Time	Hastings 2 - 4 hours / Central HB & Wairoa 24 hours
Where analysed	Hastings
Department	Microbiology, (06) 878 1308 ext. 2637
Registration Code	BAGN
Deletion Code	2236
Useful Information	Yellow form for inpatients
Measurement Uncertainty	N/A