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PLEASE NOTE: Recent changes have been made to this Test

Recent changes for Cryptococcal Antigen

Date

Field

Changed From

Changed To

25th February 2025

Method

Both CSF & Serum tests performed in Microbiology.

Both CSF & Serum tests will get performed in Microbiology lab.

Cryptococcal Antigen

Ordering information:

Test can be ordered on both CSF and Serum sample.

Alternate names:

Cryptococcal Antigens CSF ; Cryptococcal Antigens Serum

Laboratory:

Microbiology

Test Code:

CSFCRY(CSF), SCRYA(serum)

Specimen types:

Cerebrospinal Fluid
Serum

Container types:

CSF + SST tubes

Collection Instructions:

Transport specimen at Room Temperature to lab

Frequency:

As required

Result Turnaround Time:

1-3 days

Laboratory Use Only

If EMR is not available, Pathology results are available from Auscare. If you do not have an Auscare login,please complete attached form. https://pathology.easternhealth.org.au/handbook/downloads/Auscare%20access.pdf

Instruction on how to use Auscare - https://pathology.easternhealth.org.au/handbook/downloads/Auscare%20instructions.pdf

SPECIMEN COLLECTION MODULE (SCM) FAQs - CLICK HERE

CLICK HERE for a consent form to perform tests not covered by Medicare

TURN AROUND TIMES - When will my result be available?

CLICK HERE for Minimum Labelling Requirements

CLICK HERE for a printable Pathology request form

CLICK HERE for a Log sheet for recording Pathology results

"THE ART OF CCCCOLLECTION"

PLEASE CLICK HERE FOR THE PREFERRED ORDER OF DRAW