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 |
