BACTERIAL MENINGITIS SCREEN
| Streptococcus Group B and E.coli K1 are the two most common causes of Neonatal sepsis while in older age group the commonest isolates are H. influenzae Type B, S. pneumoniae and N.meningitidis A, B, C, Y and W135. Early identification of these infecting agents helps in providing patients with appropriate antibiotic therapy |
Pre-test Information : No special preparation required |
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Report Delivery : Daily |
Components in test : 5 |
BACTERIAL MENINGITIS SCREEN
| Test Code | B-03 |
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| Test Description | **BACTERIAL MENINGITIS SCREEN |
| COMPONENTS | Group B Streptococcus ; H.influenzae Type B ; Streptococcus pneumoniae ;Neisseria meningitidis Group A, C, Y, W135 & B; E.coli K1 |
| Clinical Category | NERVOUS SYSTEM DISORDERS |
| Sample | 2 mL (1 mL min.) serum OR 2 mL (1 mL min.) Cerebrospinal fluid OR 5 mL (3 mL min.) random urine in a sterile container |
| Method/Technology | Latex Agglutination |
| Storage/Temp | |
| Reporting Time | DAILY |