Bacterial Meningitis Screen Test
Short Name: Bacterial Meningitis Screen
Bacterial Meningitis Screen Test test available at DNA Labs India for ₹4,000. Uses Latex Agglutination on Serum, CSF, or Urine samples. Results in Results available on the same day.. Free home collection in 300+ cities across India.
🩺 Medically Reviewed By
Dr Kothari Ramesh Shantilal
Consultant Microbiologist · Reg: 27670
Last reviewed: September 7, 2026
Overview
To detect Group B Streptococcus, H.influenzae Type B, Streptococcus pneumoniae, Neisseria meningitidis Group A, C, Y, W135 & B, and E.coli K1 in clinical samples.
- Test Code
- 190
- Price
- ₹4,000
- Sample Type
- Serum, CSF, or Urine
- Result Time
- Results available on the same day.
- Fasting Required
- No
- Method
- Latex Agglutination
Sample Collection
No special preparation required.
Method: Venipuncture, Lumbar Puncture, or Clean Catch
Laboratory Analysis
Sample collection by a trained healthcare professional: venipuncture for serum, lumbar puncture for CSF, or clean catch for urine.
Report Delivery
Ship samples refrigerated or frozen as per stability guidelines.
Timeline: Results available on the same day.
Patient Instructions
About This Test
Who Should Get This Test
To detect Group B Streptococcus, H.influenzae Type B, Streptococcus pneumoniae, Neisseria meningitidis Group A, C, Y, W135 & B, and E.coli K1 in clinical samples.
How to Prepare
- Collect serum in SST tube
- CSF in sterile screw capped vial
- Urine in sterile screw capped container
- Ship refrigerated or frozen
Doctor's Notes
Reviewed by Dr Kothari Ramesh Shantilal — MBBS, MD (Microbiology) · Reg. No. 27670
"This test is crucial for early detection of bacterial meningitis, which can be life-threatening. Timely diagnosis with accurate screening aids in prompt treatment and better outcomes."
Last medically reviewed: September 7, 2026
Test Parameters & Specifications
Sample Stability
- Insufficient sample volume
- Contaminated sample
- Improper container or labeling
Understanding Your Results
Positive
Detection of bacterial pathogen(s). Indicates active infection. Immediate medical consultation recommended.
Negative
No bacterial pathogens detected. If symptoms persist, further diagnostic tests may be necessary.
Consult a doctor immediately if you experience symptoms like high fever, severe headache, stiff neck, confusion, or seizures.
Limitations
- ⚠May not detect all bacterial strains
- ⚠Requires accurate sample collection
- ⚠Not a confirmatory test; additional tests may be needed
Risks & Considerations
- ●Minor pain or bruising at collection site
- ●Rare risk of infection from invasive procedures
Interfering Factors
- ●Sample contamination
- ●Improper storage conditions
- ●Recent antibiotic therapy
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