Cryptococcal antigen (Edmonton/Central/North)
- Test Name:
- Cryptococcal antigen (Edmonton/Central/North)
- Organism(s)/Disease(s):
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Cryptococcus gattii
Cryptococcus neoformans
- Body Source(s):
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Blood, venous
Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF)
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Clinical Prerequisite(s):
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- Collection Device/Tube Type:
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1.0 mL CSF in a sterile container
5.0 mL blood in a serum separator tube (SST) OR 1.0 mL serum
- Handling/Storage Comments:
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CSF specimens:
• must be received in the lab within 1 hour of collection
• DO NOT refrigerate
• Store at room temperature
Serum specimens:
If a transport is delayed, storage at 2-8ºC for up to 72 hours is permissible
- Turnaround Times
- See Microbiology Information»
- Comments:
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All CSF specimens received with a fungal request are cultured for fungus
- Last Reviewed:
- 29 November 2022
