| EX0433 CRYPTOCOCCUS ANTIGEN RAPID |
| Specimen: |
3 mL (2 mL min.) serum from 1 SST OR 2 mL (1 ml min.) CSF in a sterile screw-capped container. Ship refrigerated or frozen. |
| Stability: |
| Room |
Refrigerated |
Frozen |
| NA |
24 hrs |
NA |
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| Method: |
Immunochromatography |
| Comment: |
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| Report: |
Contact us to know the TAT. |
| Usage: |
Cryptococcosis is an invasive fungal infection caused by Cryptococcus neoformans found commonly in pigeon droppings. The disease affects mainly the lungs and CNS. Cryptococcal antigen test is less frequently positive in serum than in CSF. |
| Doctor Specialty: |
Physician, Chest Physician, Neurologist |
| Disease: |
Infections |
| Components: |
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| Courier Charges: |
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| Home Collection: |
Available (*T&C Apply) |
| Department: |
Immunology |
| Pre Test Information: |
No special preparation required |
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