Cryptococcal Antigen
Test Information
Test Name
Cryptococcal Antigen
Synonyms
Cryptococcus / C. neoformans / C. gatti
Price
$120.00
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Preferred Specimen
CSF or Extra SST
Testing Location
Referral
Turn Around Time
1 Day
Processing Information
Registration Code
CRYP
Notes
- A qualitative screen is initially performed and positive screens are then titred.
- All CSF's requesting cryptococcal antigen also have routine fungi culture performed.
- Plasma is not suitable.
Methodology
Interpretations
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External Referral Information
Referral Location
Waikato Hospital Laboratory
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