Reference IntervalNormal range/expected value(s) for a specific disease state. May also include abnormal ranges.
Negative
Interpretive DataBackground information for test. May include disease information, patient result explanation, recommendations, details of testing, associated diseases, explanation of possible patient results.
False-positives may occur because of cross-reactivity with other members of S. mitis group. Clinical correlation is recommended.
Compliance Category
FDA
NoteAdditional information related to the test.
Patients who have received the S. pneumoniae vaccines may test positive in the 48 hours following vaccination. Avoid antigen detection testing for at least 5 days after receiving vaccination.
The College of American Pathologists (CAP) requires that bacterial antigen detection testing performed on CSF specimens be confirmed by culture (CAP MIC.22550). When S. pneumoniae antigen detection on CSF specimens is ordered by the University of Utah Hospital, Huntsman Cancer Hospital, or the VA Hospital of Salt Lake City, a CSF culture will be added automatically (see 0060106 for submission requirements). All other CSF specimens will be processed with the assumption that a culture was performed before sending to ARUP unless a specific request for culture is included with the test order. Additional charges apply
Hotline History
N/A
CPT CodesThe American Medical Association Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) codes published in ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory are provided for informational purposes only. The codes reflect our interpretation of CPT coding requirements based upon AMA guidelines published annually. CPT codes are provided only as guidance to assist clients with billing. ARUP strongly recommends that clients confirm CPT codes with their Medicare administrative contractor, as requirements may differ. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. ARUP Laboratories assumes no responsibility for billing errors due to reliance on the CPT codes published.
* Component test codes cannot be used to order tests. The information provided here is not sufficient for interface builds; for a complete test mix, please click the sidebar link to access the Interface Map.
AliasesOther names that describe the test. Synonyms.
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