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Group B Strep Antigen
Test CodeLAB6126
Alias/See Also
SGBAG; Directigen Group B Antigen
Includes
Latex slide agglutination for qualitative detection of group B strep; aerobic culture is also performed if specimen is cerebrospinal fluid.
Instructions
"Sterile technique.
Label specimen with patient's first and last name, birth date, source, time and date collected."
Label specimen with patient's first and last name, birth date, source, time and date collected."
Specimen Stability
Refrigerate urine; keep CSF at room temperature.
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Insufficient volume; infant urine
Methodology
Latex slide agglutination
Setup Schedule
"Daily
Stat"
Stat"
Report Available
Stat: 2 hours
