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HelpTest Code MCRYC, MCRYS Cryptococcal Antigen
Infectious
Specimen Requirements
Submit only one of the following
Specimen Type: Serum
Container/Tube: Red Top / Gold Top (SSTII)
Volume: 6.0mL, 0.5 mL / 5.0mL
Minimum Volume: 0.5mL serum
Specimen Type: CSF
Container/Tube: Sterile, screw-capped container
Volume: 1.0 - 2.0mL
Minimum Volume: 0.5mL
Sample Stability
Preferred temperatures for storage prior to and during shipping to NUH
| Specimen Type: | Serum, CSF |
|---|---|
| Ambient: | Submit sample to lab immediately |
| Refrigerate: | 72 hours |
| Frozen: | Do not repeatedly freeze and thaw sample more than twice |
Reference Interval
Titre < 1
Call back value: Requesting clinician/ location will be informed of positive result.
Days and Times Performed
Monday through Sunday, TAT 1 day
Methodology
Lateral flow immunochromatographic assay
Service Code
23134
Update
Last updated 5/6/2024
Unacceptable Condition
Non-sterile CSF may affect test results.
Testing Laboratory
National University Hospital
Clinical Microbiology, 67724343
Useful For
Diagnosis of Cryptococcal infection and Cryptococcal meningitis