Cryptococcal Antigen

Specimen

Blood sample (serum) or CSF

Specimen container

Gold top clotted (5ml) or sterile universal (white top) pot

Test Usage

• Diagnosis of Infection with Cryptococcus neoformans. This is a fungal infection associated with immunosuppression
• Please state the following
• Date of onset of symptoms
• Relevant clinical details
• Type of immunosuppression e.g transplant patient

Availability

Sent to Reference Laboratory

Processing Time

2-5 days

Urgent Specimen Instructions

Please contact the laboratory for enquiries regarding urgent tests