Streptococcus pneumoniae (pneumococcus) test
Date:
October 19, 2026
Category:
Streptococcus pneumoniae (pneumococcus) test
Detects pneumococcal antigen in urine – for the identification of the causative agent of pneumonia. Intended for professional use (in vitro diagnostics).
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What is this test?
The Streptococcus pneumoniae (pneumococcus) test detects the pneumococcal antigen, most commonly in urine. Pneumococcus is the most common causative agent of community-acquired pneumonia. The test helps in emergency departments and inpatient wards to quickly identify the causative agent and justify the choice of antibacterial treatment.
Technical information
- Method
- Lateral flow chromatographic immunoassay
- Result in
- 15 min
- Storage temperature
- 2–30 °C
- Shelf life
- 24 months
- Sensitivity
- 90 %
- Specificity
- 98.9 %
- Accuracy
- 98.1 %
- Equipment
- Not required – visual reading
- Compliance
- CE-marked in vitro diagnostic device
Variants and order codes
| Code | Specimen | Format | Pack size |
|---|---|---|---|
| AF-MFZFM5 | Urine | Cassette | 10 tests |