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Cryptococcus Antigen Serum, Reflex titer if ind
MessageTesting for BUMCT and BUMCS performed at BUMCT.
Testing for Wyoming Medical Center performed on site.
Testing for Wyoming Medical Center performed on site.
Test Code
CryptAgS
Preferred Specimen
Serum, non-hemolyzed – from a serum
separator tube (SST)
separator tube (SST)
Minimum Volume
1.0mL for serum
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Grossly hemolyzed serum
Clinical Significance
The encapsulated soil yeast Cryptococcus neoformans causes Cryptococcosis. Pulmonary infection is acquired by inhalation of the organism and is usually subclinical in the immunocompetent host. Dissemination may occur in an immunocompromised patient, often to the meninges.
Additional Information
Cryptococcus Antigen, Serum
