Bacterial antigen test
Test Identifier Information | |
Registration Code | BAGN |
Method | Latex agglutination or Immunochromatographic Assay (Strep pneumoniae) |
External Price | $66.37(Exclusive of GST) |
Specimen Collection | |
Specimen Collection Protocols | Pneumococcal Antigen - For CSF only. CSF collected in numbered/ labelled vials in the order they were taken. For Pneumococcal Urinary Antigen please see Legionella/Strep pneumoniae Urinary Antigen Test
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Patient Specimen | Urine, CSF |
Paediatric Specimen | Urine, CSF |
Sample Delivery to Lab | Immediate transport to laboratory. |
Instructions for Referral to CHLabs | |
Aliquot Instructions | Minimum requirement: CSF 50uL Urine 200uL |
Aliquot Transport to CHL | ASAP otherwise fridge |
CHLabs Laboratory | |
Department | Microbiology-Bacteriology |
Contact Details |
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Contact Phone Number | 03 364 0349 | x89707 |
Test Availability | 24 hrs, Mon - Sun |
Turnaround Time | 2 - 6 hrs |
Additional Information | Other Bacterial Antigens are available after consultation with a Microbiologist. |
Delphic Number Test Number | 2627 |