- Test Name
- CRYPTOCOCCUS SPECIES Ag
- Aliases
- C. neoformans var. gattii
- Provincial Mnemonic
- CRCOAG
- LOINC Test Code
- 29533-7
- Description and Primary Use
- Immunoassay to diagnosis Cryptococcus infection
- Reorder interval
- None
- TAT
- 1 week
- Test Cost
- Not Determined
- Tier
- 1 - General Availability
- Ordering Requirements (Restrictions / Conditions)
No Restrictions
- Required Consultations
- None
- Algorithms and Guidelines
None
- Special Patient Preparation
None
- Special Collection / Transport / Processing Requirements
Serum or CSF
- Criteria for Rejection
None
- Laboratory Service Area
- Microbiology
- Performing Laboratory / Site
- Referred out of province
- Last Updated
- 04-Jun-18