Bacterial Antigen Series - Serum (BACT AG S)
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| Synonyms:
| None listed |
| Specimen: | Blood; (1) SST (serum separator) or Red (no preservative) top vacutainer tube. |
| Volume: | Full primary tube |
| Minimum Volume: | 2 mL serum |
| Collection: | If tube other than an SST is collected, transfer serum to a tightly capped plastic aliquot tube within 2 hours of collection for transport.
Refrigerate at 2-8°C. Specimen should be tested within 72 hours of collection. |
| Rejection Criteria: | Inadequate quantity; hemolysis; lipemia; gross bacterial contamination; specimen received after prolonged delay (more than 72 hours); improper labeling. |
| Reference Range: | Negative |
| Methodology: | Latex Agglutination |
| Test Use: | Detection of bacterial antigens in serum to aid diagnosis of meningitis |
| Additional Information: | May be negative in early meningitis. Sensitivity of the tests vary from 50 - 100%. Does not replace gram stain and culture. |
| Testing Includes: | Specimen sent to LabCorp. LabCorp test # 006890.
Determination of presence of antigens to H. influenzae, S. pneumoniae, N. meningitidis, and group B Streptococcus. |
| Testing Facility: | LabCorp |