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PLEASE NOTE: Recent changes have been made to this Test


 Recent changes for Cryptococcal Antigen

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 tubesCSF + SST tubes
Collection Instructions:
Transport specimen at Room Temperature to lab
Frequency:
As required
Result Turnaround Time:
1-3 days
Laboratory Use Only
Laboratory Notes:

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

 

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