BA0022
Specimen Container |
Sterile container |
Specimen Requirement |
1 mL urine OR 1 mL CSF*
(please see additional information) |
Specimen Storage/Transport |
Preferably to send fresh specimen on the same day after collection. Specimen not despatched on the same day can be stored at 4-6 degree C.
|
Orderable as Urgent? | No |
Turn Around Time |
1 day |
Reference Value(s) |
Positive for pneumococcal antigen; Negative for pneumococcal antigen. Infection due to S. peumoniae cannot be ruled out since the antigen present in the sample may be below the detection limit of the test. |
Testing Laboratory Location | SGH |
Laboratory | Microbiology |
Contact Number | 6394 1352 |
Day and Time Performed |
Monday - Saturday |
Orderable on CPOE? | Yes |
Downtime Form | |
Additional Information |
The immunochromatographic test for CSF depends on the presence of a detectable level of antigen in the CSF, and therefore only supplements culture procedures. It is a laboratory requirement that a CSF bacterial culture be done every time antigen detection test is ordered. Please ensure that a CSF culture order is placed concurrently with a CSF antigen detection order, and that sufficient CSF sample is provided for both tests (at least 2 mL CSF in total). |
Change History Notes
12 Aug 2021 12:00 AM
Updated Specimen Container, Specimen Requirement, TAT, Reference Value(s), Day and Time Performed, Additional Information.
Last Updated - 05 Apr 2025
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