Unit Code 110260:
Bacterial Antigen Test, Spinal Fluid
Useful For
Rapid screening for meningitis due to Haemophilus influenzae
type B, Streptococcus pneumoniae, Neisseria meningitidis,
Escherichia coli, or streptococcus group B.
The test should not be used to diagnose meningitis; culture is
necessary.
Profile Information
| Unit Code | Reporting Name | Available Separately | Always Performed |
| 110236 | Strep pneumoniae (Latex), CSF | Yes | Yes |
| 110241 | H. influenzae (Latex), CSF | Yes | Yes |
| 110251 | N. meningitidis (Latex), CSF | Yes | Yes |
| 110272 | Streptococcus, Grp B (Latex), CSF | Yes | Yes |
Method Name
Latex Agglutination (LA)
Reporting Name
Bacterial Ag Test, CSF
Ordering Mnemonic
BAGNC/NE
NE/BAGNC
Aliases
Bacterial Meningitis Antigens, CSF Test performed at Mayo New England
Meningitis Antigens (Bacterial), CSF Test performed at Mayo New England
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