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Clinical System Name
Antigen Detection (Strep Group B)
Synonyms
group b strep
ID By Serology
latex agglutination
strep b
Strep Group B Antigen Detection
Sample Requirements
Specimen: Whole Blood
Container(s): Red
Preferred Vol: 2 mL
Minimum Vol: 0.5 mL
Specimen: CSF
Container(s): Sterile Screw-capped Container
Preferred Vol: 1 mL
Minimum Vol: 0.3 mL
Note: The Latex agglutination test is available for CSF or serum. Note that the preferred specimen is CSF. Gel separator tubes are unacceptable for testing.
Processing Instructions
Reject due to: Received room temperature or gel seaprator.
Spin: Y
Aliquot: Y
Temp: -20 C
Storage location: Transfer CSF into plastic aliquot tube. For a serum sample, spin and aliquot serum into plastic aliquot tube. Store each sample type in CPA freezer send-outs rack.
Off-site collection: Transfer CSF into plastic aliquot tube. For a serum sample, spin and aliquot serum into plastic aliquot tube. Transport each sample type frozen.
Stability
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Serum or CSF | Room temp | 2 h |
| Refrigerated | 48 h | |
| Frozen | 7 d |
Availability
| STAT | Performed | TAT |
|---|---|---|
| N | Set-up daily at Quest. | 2 -3 d |
Performing Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics - Nichols Institute
33608 Ortega Highway
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92690-6130
Phone Number: (800) 553-5445
Department
Department: Send Outs
Phone Number: (206) 987-2563
CPT Codes
86403
Methodology
Method: Latex Agglutination (Liatest)
Analytical Volume: 0.2 mL serum or 0.3 mL CSF
Limitations:
Reference Range
Not detected
Send Out Instructions
| Reference Test Name: | Streptococcus Group B Antigen, LA |
| Reference Test Number: | 4423 |
| Instructions: | Send out M - F with Quest courier. |