Aids in the diagnosis of cryptococcosis
1.0 mL CSF in a Transluscent Red Top Tube - No Additive
1.0 mL CSF in a sterile plastic containers #3
Perform testing as soon as possible
or
72 hours Refrigerated (transport)
5 days Frozen
Aseptically Collected
40 uL CSF
Negative
Positive
Positive Cryptococcal Antigen test will reflex to MSOT Cryptococcal Antigen titer
Aids in the diagnosis of cryptococcosis
24 hours
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