A presumptive latex slide agglutination test for the qualitative detection of antigens to Neisseria meningitidis Groups A, C, Y and W135 directly in cerebrospinal fluid (CSF), serum or urine. In addition, the test kit provides confirmation and serogrouping capabilities from suspected colonies of N. meningitidis Groups A/Y or C/W135. Visible agglutination occurs when a sample containing any of these bacterial antigens is reacted with its respective antibody-coated latex beads..