Cerebrospinal Fluid Pneumococcal Antigen

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Testing Laboratories

Waitematā | Northshore Hospital
Waitematā | Waitakere Hospital

Department

Microbiology

Delphic Registration Code (Alpha Code)

CSF

Test Code (Numeric Code)

2444

Laboratory Handling

Sample Stability

7 days

Synonyms

Cerebrospinal Fluid Pneumococcal Antigen
CSF Antigen

Turnaround Time

24 hours

Hand deliver to the laboratory only

Specimen Type

  • CSF

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred
  • CSF sterile tubes (Routine Analysis)

Paediatric Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred
  • CSF sterile tubes (Routine Analysis)
Preferred Sample Volume (ml)

3.0

Minimum Sample Volume (ml)

1.0

Additional Specimen Information

If special tests are required eg Acid Fast, Bacilli, Cryptococcus and Amoeba, a larger volume should be sent.

Last updated: 21/02/2026