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Cryptococcus Antigen, CSF

The Cryptococcus antigen test in cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) detects infection by the Cryptococcus fungus. It is used to diagnose cryptococcal meningitis, particularly in immunocompromised individuals such as those with HIV/AIDS.

Also known ascryptococcus antigen csfcryptococcal antigen csfcryptococcus antigencsf

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Home Collection, Lab Visit

Contains

1 parameters

Earliest reports in

Same Day

Test details

Cryptococcus Antigen, CSF Test in Dankuni Overview

Preparations

No special preparations needed

Test included
Cryptococcus Antigen, CSF includes 1 parameter

  • Cryptococcus Antigen, Csf
Frequently Asked Questions

This test detects Cryptococcus fungal infection in cerebrospinal fluid (CSF), commonly seen in immunocompromised individuals, such as those with HIV/AIDS.

Patients with symptoms like severe headache, fever, confusion, or a weakened immune system may need this test to diagnose cryptococcal meningitis.

A sample of cerebrospinal fluid is collected through a lumbar puncture and tested for Cryptococcus antigen.

A positive result suggests a Cryptococcus infection, requiring antifungal treatment.

Antifungal medications like amphotericin B and fluconazole are used for treatment, especially in immunocompromised patients.

Test code

9189C

Specimen vol. and vacutainer information
SpecimenVacutainerVolume
CsfPlain Sterile Vaccutainer .2 ML

Specimen stability information

Csf

Collection instructions

Age,Gender,Clinical history required

Specimen rejection criteria

Test run frequency

Every Day TIME - 15:30

Turn around time

Same Day

Performing locations

Department

  • Serology

CPT and Loinc codes

Cryptococcus Antigen, CSF

₹2900

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