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Test Name:	Cryptococcus Antigen Detection
Alternate Name(s):	Cryptococcal Antigen (Latex Agglutination), Spinal Fluid or Serum Cryptococcus neoformans, CSF, Cryptococcus neoformans/gattii Antigen Detection
Requisition Form:	Download requisition form for: R_708112 (2025-12-09) - LRC Microbiology Requisition - Update - Fillable.pdf
Specimen Requirement:	2 ml CSF or Serum A minimum of 0.5 ml CSF is required.
Reference Interval:	Negative. Positive will be titred.
Critical Value:	Positive Cryptococcal LA
Method of Analysis:	Latex agglutination
Test was Last Updated:	12/9/2025
Testing Laboratory:	Mycology
Testing Site:	HGH

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