Test Code CRYAG Cryptococcal Antigen, Varies
Specimen Volume
1.0 mL
Preferred Specimen
Gold (SST) (Serum)
Specimen Handling Instructions
CSF specimen is acceptable also.
Transport
Routine courier pick-up
Cutoff Time
None
Department
MicrobiologyMethodology
Latex agglutination
Stat Turn-around Time
2 Hours
Routine Turn-around Time
<3 HoursReference Ranges
Normal- Not detected