Collect	Sterile Screw Cap Container
	Transport	Refrigerated
	Minimum Volume	5 mL Urine
	Notes	Patients who have received the S. pneumoniae vaccines may test positive in the 48 hours following vaccination. It is recommended to avoid testing within five days of receiving vaccination.  Samples from patients taking antibiotics for more than 24 hours may cause false-negatives.

87899 *The CPT codes provided are based on the AMA guidelines and for informational purposes