1. CRYPTOCOCCUS ANTIGEN RAPID
Pre-test Information
No special preparation required
Report Delivary
Daily
Code
M234
Category
NA
Stability Room
NA
Stability Refrigerator
24 hrs
Stability Frozen
NA
Method
ICT
Specimen
3 mL (2 mL min.) Serum from 1 SST OR 2 mL (1 mL min.) CSF in a sterile screw capped container. Ship refrigerated. DO NOT FREEZE.
Usage
Cryptococcosis is an invasive fungal infection caused by Cryptococcus neoformans found commonly in pigeon droppings. The disease affects mainly lungs and CNS. Cryptococcal antigen test is less frequently positive in serum than in CSF.
Test Name
Price
CRYPTOCOCCUS ANTIGEN RAPID
₹1700
Home Collection
₹50
Total Amount
*inclusive of all the taxes, fees and subject to availability
₹1750