Cryptococcus antigen

Department

Microbiology - Bacteriology

Delphic Registration Code

CRYT

Turnaround Time

2 days

Test Code

2493

Specimen Type

• Serum
• CSF

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred

• Serum (Red Cap)

Acceptable

• Pottle
• SST II (Gold Cap)

Preferred Sample Volume (ml)

10.0

No of Samples Required

1

Aliquot Instructions

Sample Type

• Serum

Minimum Volume (ml)

0.5

Transport to Lab

Chilled (2 - 8 degrees Celsius)
If overnight - Chilled (2 - 8 degrees Celsius)

Additional Referral/Aliquot Information

Minimum aliquot, serum 500 uL, CSF 200 uL. Preferred aliquot, serum 5 mL, CSF 500 uL.

Test Method

Immunochromotographic test.

Non-Funded Test Cost

$65.4 (Exclusive of GST)

Billing Code

2493

Onset date of illness desirable
Urgent testing by arrangement

Contact Information

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