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CRYPTOCOCCUS ANTIGEN (QUANTITATIVE)

Synonym(s):

​Cryptococcus neoformans Antigen (Quantitative) Test

Description

Indications

Specimen Required

​1 mL CSF; 5 mL plain blood. For following progress of patient with cryptococcal meningitis, CSF is preferred; blood may be useful for monitoring some HIV patients.

Storage and Transport

Method

​Lateral Flow Assay

Test Results

​Negative result: "Cryptococcus Antigen : Negative : Titre : 1:5"
Positive result: "Positive for Cryptococcus Antigen : Titre : __"

Reference Interval / Value

Turnaround Time

​4 - 24 hours

Day(s) Test Set up

​Monday - Saturday

Remarks

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