Test Information:
Febrile Antigen are bacterial suspension for use in either slide or tube agglutination tests to detect the presence of bacterial agglutinins associated with bacterial infection or previous exposure to a related organism.
Specimen Container:
Gold Top SST Tube (with clot activator) or Red Top Tube (Plain)
Specimen Type:
Serum
Required Volume:
2 mL
Patient Preparation:
No Patient Preparation
Notes:
To obtain optimal results, it is recommended that specimen must be freshly collected and submitted in the laboratory within 24 hours.
Storage & Stability
(Before Processing)
- Storage: 2 to 8°C
Stability: 24 hours
Transport Temperature:
Ref (2˚C – 8˚C)
Test Category:
Routine
Test Schedule:
Daily
Results Availability:
Within 4 hours