Bacterial Antigen Series - Urine (BACT AG U)
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| Synonyms:
| None listed |
| Specimen: | Urine; random 10 mL urine in a urine container. |
| Volume: | 10 mL urine |
| Minimum Volume: | |
| Collection: | Transport urine to the laboratory as soon as possible.
Refrigerate at 2-8°C. |
| Rejection Criteria: | Improper labeling. |
| Reference Range: | Negative |
| Methodology: | Latex agglutination |
| Test Use: | Detection of bacterial antigens for specific infectious organisms |
| Additional Information: | Not intended as a substitute for bacterial culture. Samples with low antigen levels may yield negative results. |
| Testing Includes: | Specimen sent to LabCorp. LabCorp test # 006890.
Determination of presence of antigens to H. influenzae, S. pneumoniae, N. meningitiis, and group B Strep. |
| Testing Facility: | LabCorp |