Bacterial Antigen Series -CSF (BACT AG SCF)
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| Synonyms:
| Bacterial Antigens for Meningitis, CSF |
| Specimen: | CSF; sumbit CSF in a sterile plastic CSF tube. |
| Volume: | 1 mL CSF |
| Minimum Volume: | |
| Collection: | Refrigerate at 2-8°C. Specimen must be tested within 72 hours of collection. |
| Rejection Criteria: | Inadequate quantity; inappropriate transport device; 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 CSF to aid in diagnosis of meningitis. |
| Additional Information: | Does not replace Gram Stain and culture. May be negative in early meningitis. Sensitivity of the tests vary from 50 - 100%. |
| 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 |