Haemophilus influenzae B Antigen
Test ID:
705766
CPT code:
87899
Synonyms:
Haemophilus influenzae Type B Antigen, LA
Clinical Use:
Meningitis is often caused by Haemophilus influenzae (Type B). Results from bacterial antigen testing should be considered presumptive and culture with gram stain must also be performed.
Specimen Type:
Serum or CSF
Requested Volume:
2 mL serum or CSF
Minimum Volume:
0.5 mL serum • 1 mL CSF
Container Type:
Sterile plastic screw-cap vial
Storage Instructions:
Frozen
Rejection Criteria
Hemolysis • Lipemia • Urine specimens • Other bodily fluids • Blood culture broth
specimen at room temperature
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