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Streptococcus pneumoniae
EPIC
Rapid antigen screen
Section
Microbiology
Clinical indications
Meningitis
Specimen requirement
1ml clotted blood. Brown, serum gel bottle. 1ml body fluid including CSF
Dispatch and handling instructions
Contact the lab to arrange the test in advance if urgent. Urgent request only
Turnaround time
Same day
Synonym
Not applicable
Is it IS0 15189 accredited?
Yes