Sample type: Clotted blood samples

Test name: Cryptococcus neoformans antigens

Condition / Indication: Cryptococcosis

Sample required: Serum

Test information required: Patient name, sex and age, Laboratory number

Container: Serum gold top

Alternative container: EDTA (Lavender top)

Ideal volume (mL): 500µL

Discipline: Mycology Reference Laboratory

Turnaround time: Mean 3 days

Method:

Lateral flow / IMMY cryptococcus antigen latex kit