Pneumococcal Antigen

Test Information

Test Name

Pneumococcal Antigen

Synonyms

Streptococcus pneumoniae antigen; Strep

Department

Microbiology

Price

$60.00

Price Disclaimer

Many services are free for eligible patients. A minimum charge may apply. Prices listed are for unfunded, individual, requests. Please contact us for commercial testing.

Preferred Specimen

Random Urine (Tan tube) / CSF

Testing Location

PLBOP; PLR; Referral

Clinical Update

View Clinical Update

Processing Information

Registration Code

See notes

Notes

  • PLBOP/PLWHK/PLR Hospital requests = Test code SPAG
  • All community requests & All PLT requests = Test code PNEU

Please note that effective 4th June 2024 urinary antigen testing for Streptococcus pneumoniae antigen will only be available after discussion and approval from a Clinical Microbiologist or Infectious Disease specialist.

Site Specific Notes

- Waikato

Referral to Waikato Hospital Laboratory

- Tauranga

Hospital request process inhouse Microbiology; community request referral to Waikato Hospital Laboratory

- Whakatane

Hospital request process in PLBOP Microbiology; community request referral to Waikato Hospital Laboratory

- Rotorua

Hospital request process inhouse Microbiology; community request referral to Waikato Hospital Laboratory

- Taupo

Hospital request process in PLR Microbiology; community request referral to Waikato Hospital Laboratory

External Referral Information

Referral Location

Waikato Hospital Laboratory

External Lab Website

https://lab.waikatodhb.health.nz/test-guide/view/701/pneumococcal-antigen