Test : Cryptococcal antigen titer
Indications : 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