Synonyms:

BACTERIAL ANTIGENS MENINGITIS ANTIGEN DETECTION MENINGITIS SCREEN

LIS Mnemonic:	DIRECTO
Department:	MICROBIOLOGY
Container:	STERILE TUBE # 2
Transport:	Transport STAT
CPT-4:	87147
Comments:	Includes: 1) Bacterial Meningitis Antigens 2) CSF Culture 3) CSF Gram Stain Antigen Methodology: Latex agglutination (immunological) test for the rapid direct qualitative detection of characteristic exoantigens of pathogenic microorganisms in CSF. Culture Methodology: Gram Stain & Culture with reflex to identification & susceptibility testing. Submit minimum of 2 ml of CSF in Tube #2 or most turbid tube (best for culture).

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