CSF FUNGAL CULTURE REFLEX ANTIGEN DETECTION

The CSF fungal culture test detects fungal infections in cerebrospinal fluid, with reflex testing for fungal antigens. It is used to diagnose fungal meningitis or encephalitis, especially in immunocompromised individuals, and to guide appropriate antifungal treatment.

Also known asCsf Fungal Culture Reflex Antigen Detection Csf Fungal Culture Reflex Antigen Detection

Available via

Home Collection, Lab Visit

Contains

8 parameters

Earliest reports in

21 Working Days

Test details
Preparations

No special preparations needed

Test included
CSF FUNGAL CULTURE REFLEX ANTIGEN DETECTION includes 8 parameters

  • Specimen Source

  • Culture
  • Organism
  • Remark

  • Culture
  • Organism
  • Remark

  • Cryptococcus Antigen, Csf

Test code

9209RFX

Specimen vol. and vacutainer information
SpecimenVacutainerVolume
CsfPlain Sterile Vaccutainer 1.2 ML
Heparin Whole BloodGreen Vacutainer4.5 ml
SerumYellow Vacutainer1 ML

Specimen stability information

Csf, Serum

Specimen rejection criteria

Test run frequency

'

Turn around time

21 Working Days

Performing locations

Department

  • Micro Biology
  • Serology

CPT and Loinc codes

CSF FUNGAL CULTURE REFLEX ANTIGEN DETECTION

1200