Category
Microbiology
Sub Category
Antigen Test
Synonyms/Aliases
N / A
Abbreviations
S A T
Type
Individual Tests
Results
Results will be ready after 2 hours
Method
Immunochromatography
Temp
Transport temprature kept at Room temperature (2 hours), 2-8ºc (1 day)
Setup
Setup perfomed everyday
Pre-analytic Considerations :
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Components / Parameters
N / A
Test ordering Instructions
N / A
Patient preparation
N / A
Sample Requirements
Fill out test request form fully & legibly. clinical history/ indications required inclusive of results of other diagnostic work-up. concurrent CBC printout or CBC order required. concurrent PBF order/ examination required for optimal hematological assessment.
Sample type
Stool
Container/ preservative
Clean ,Leak Proof container
Sample volume
sample be at 10 Grams
Rejection criteria
labeling issue (unlabeled/ mislabeled); missing request form; mismatch between request form & sample details. and wrong sample type
Other Instructions
N / A
Reference intervals
Negative
Clinical Utility
Diagnosis of Salmonela Infection
Test Limitations/ Confounders
N / A