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Cryptococcal antigen titer

Lab Test
Test Cryptococcal antigen titer
Indication Test investigates subacute or chronic meningitis, investigate CSF containing cells without Gram stain positivity for bacteria, establish the diagnosis of Cryptococcus neoformans infection, follow response to therapy.
Normal Range Negative
Interpretation Presence of cryptococcal capsular polysaccharide is indicative of Cryptococcosis.
Sample Serum or cerebrospinal fluid
Test Method Latex agglutination
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Member Comments ( 2 )
Is there any alternative test for KB ?? please reply its urgent
(Posted by munzir, India Date : 12/7/2011 )
In india where it performed.. I contact most possible each and every lab they dont performed this test.. is there any alternative test of KB..??
(Posted by munzir, India Date : 12/6/2011 )