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STREP PNEUMO AG-CSF

Test Code
LAB304860


Includes
Detection of Streptococcus pneumoniae antigen


Preferred Specimen
CSF  in a sterile vial of collection cup 


Minimum Volume
Minimum: 0.5 mL fluid


Transport Temperature
Ambient


Specimen Stability
Refrigerated: Up to 7 days


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Urine and CSF samples with visible blood will be rejected with recollection suggested.  False positive results can occur with bloody samples.


Methodology
Immunodiffusion

Setup Schedule
Sunday-Saturday


Clinical Significance
The sensitivity and specificity of this test is not adequate for the diagnosis of meningitis. Culture back up must be performed for both
positive and negative CSF results.


Performing Laboratory
West Virginia University Hospital, Inc.



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