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Bacterial Antigens |
| Test |
Bacterial Antigens |
| Indication |
Qualitative identification for the presence of antigens of Haemophilus influenzae, Streptococcus pneumoniae, Neisseriae meningitidis. The test is used to detect bacterial antigens in CSF for the rapid diagnosis of meningitis.
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| Normal Range |
Negative
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| Interpretation |
Bacterial antigens may be detected despite previous antibiotic therapy, immunologic methods.
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| Sample |
Cerbrospinal fluid, serum
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| Test Method |
Latex agglutination
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| Related Tests |
Cerbrospinal fluid culture, Cryptococcal Antigen titer, Viral culture, Central Nervous system.
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