Cryptococcus Antigen, Quantitative

Test Code:

BA0313

Synonym(s):

Specimen Container

Sterile container for CSF
Gel seperator tube (Adult)
Micro-tube (Paeds)

Specimen Requirement

Plain Blood

Adult: 3 mL

Paediatric: 1.3 mL

CSF: 1 mL

For following progress of patient with cryptococcal meningitis, CSF is preferred; blood may be useful for monitoring some HIV patients.

Specimen Storage / Transport

Method

Orderable as STAT?

Turn Around Time

1 - 2 days

Reference Value(s)

Testing Laboratory Location

SGH

Laboratory

Microbiology

Contact Number

6394 1352

Day and Time Performed

Mon – Fri 0800 hrs– 1700 hrs , Sat 0800 hrs – 1230 hrs

Orderable on CPOE?

Yes

Downtime Form

Bacteriology, Mycology,Parasitology Tests

Additional Information

For monitoring progress of patient with cryptococcal menigitis, CSF is preferred. Blood may be useful for monitoring some HIV patients.

Change History Notes

Others

Keywords

Cryptococcus Antigen, Quantitative BA0313

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