Common Test-Ordering Errors
Part 6: Overordered Microbiology Tests
HIV-Qualitative & Quantitative (Same Order)
Serum Bacterial Antigen
Common Microbiology Test-Ordering Problems

September 2010
In parts 1 through 3, I addressed the most commonly misordered tests. In parts 4 and 5, I addressed a number of the overordered tests. In parts 6 through 8, I will shift my focus to overordered microbiology tests, which are shown on this slide. Today, I will address the first 2 bullet items—HIV testing and bacterial antigen testing.
Common Test-Ordering Problems |
Jump to section:
- Introduction
- Testing at Mayo Medical Laboratories
- Common MML Test-Ordering Errors
- Common Microbiology Test-Ordering Problems
- HIV Qualitative & Quantitative; Both Ordered
- Bacterial Antigen Testing
- Diagnosing Bacterial Meningitis
- Bacterial Antigen Testing
- Bacterial Antigen Testing Limitations
- MML Discontinued Serum Bacterial Antigen Testing
- Diagnosis of Meningitis
- Conclusion
- Questions?


