Date:
September 10, 2024
Category:
Legionella pneumophila antigen test (urine)
This rapid test detects Legionella pneumophila antigens in urine and helps diagnose Legionellosis, a type of pneumonia. It provides results in just 10 minutes, making it a convenient choice compared to other methods that require more invasive procedures or multiple samples. This test is useful for early detection of infection and is particularly useful for patients with symptoms of pneumonia.
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What is this test?
The Legionella pneumophila antigen test detects the antigen of this bacterium (serogroup 1) in urine. Legionella causes severe pneumonia, known as legionellosis (Legionnaires' disease). The test helps emergency departments and inpatient facilities quickly suspect the causative agent and select appropriate antibiotic treatment.
Technical information
- Method
- Lateral flow chromatographic immunoassay
- Result in
- 15 min
- Storage temperature
- 2–30 °C
- Shelf life
- 24 months
- Sensitivity
- 97.6 %
- Specificity
- 99.9 %
- Accuracy
- 99.1 %
- Equipment
- Not required – visual reading
- Compliance
- CE-marked in vitro diagnostic device
Variants and order codes
| Code | Specimen | Format | Pack size |
|---|---|---|---|
| AF-748NDZ | Urine | Cassette | 25 tests |