RESPIRATORY PATHOGENS DIAGNOSTICS

Pneumonia is a leading infectious cause of hospitalization and death

Pneumonia is a leading infectious cause of hospitalization and death¹. Pneumonia patients present with similar symptoms, making diagnosis of the causative agent & treatment challenging.

S. pneumoniae and L. pneumophila shed antigens which can be detected in urine samples. Urine antigen testing is non-invasive and offers the simplicity of urine collection and transport. Results can facilitate early diagnosis and help support appropriate treatment, while also potentially providing a pathway to step down from broad-spectrum antibiotic therapies.

Learn more about the testing and treatment of community-acquired pneumonia caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae or Legionella pneumophila

Two Diseases, Similar Symptoms, Different Treatments: S. pneumoniae and L. pneumophila

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Speaker: Pernille L. Elverdal, M.ScEng. Biotechnology, PhD

This PACE-accredited webinar:
• Describes the evolution of S. pneumoniae from bacteria to disease and discusses the important role of vaccines
• Examines the importance of properly diagnosing Legionella and its surveillance
• Identifies the advantages and disadvantages of different diagnostic methods for S. pneumoniae and Legionella

1 Murphy SL et al. Mortality in the United States. NCHS Data Brief No. 427. December 2021. https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/data/databriefs/db427.pdf

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IMMUVIEW^® S. pneumoniae and
L. pneumophila Urinary Antigen Test

Respiratory Pathogens diagnostics details

Product Name	Catalog #	Suggested CPT Code*	Tests/Kit	Analyte(s) Detected	Format	Time to Result	Sample Type
IMMUVIEW®S. pneumoniae and L. pneumophila Urinary Antigen Test	10557	87899	22	S. pneumoniae and L. pneumophila specific antigen	Lateral Flow	15 minutes	RT, refrigerated, or frozen urine, urine sample in boric acid or PIPES and CSF

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