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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. |
| Normal Range | Negative |
| Interpretation | Bacterial antigens may be detected despite previous antibiotic therapy, immunologic methods. |
| Sample | Cerbrospinal fluid, serum |
| Test Method | Latex agglutination |
| Related Tests | Cerbrospinal fluid culture, Cryptococcal Antigen titer, Viral culture, Central Nervous system. |
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