Unit Code 110255:
Bacterial Antigen Test, Serum
Useful For
Rapid screening for sepsis due to Haemophilus influenzae type
B, Streptococcus pneumoniae, Neisseria meningitidis,
Escherichia coli, or streptococcus group B.
This test should not be used to diagnose sepsis; culture is necessary.
Profile Information
| Unit Code | Reporting Name | Available Separately | Always Performed |
| 110235 | Strep pneumoniae (Latex), S | Yes | Yes |
| 110240 | H. influenzae (Latex), S | Yes | Yes |
| 110250 | N. meningitidis (Latex), S | Yes | Yes |
| 110270 | Streptococcus, Grp B (Latex), S | Yes | Yes |
Method Name
Latex Agglutination (LA)
Reporting Name
Bacterial Ag Test, S
Ordering Mnemonic
BAGNS/NE
NE/BAGNS
Aliases
Bacterial Meningitis Antigens, Serum Test performed at Mayo New England
Meningitis Antigens (Bacterial), Serum Test performed at Mayo New England
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