Cryptococcus Antigen by Latex Agglutinaton (IDEXX)
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Overview
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Method | Referral |
| Sample Comment | Serum - 0.5 mL or CSF - 0.1 mL |
| Turnaround Time | 2 Weeks |
| Species | Amphibians, Arthropods, Avian (Domestic), Birds, Bovine, Canine, Caprine, Equine, Feline, Fish, Mammals, Mollusk, Ovine, Porcine, Reptiles, Unknown |
Shipping & Handling
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Specimines Container | Red top tube (serum), sterile container (CSF) |
| Shipping & Handling | Freeze. Ship on ice packs. |
Additional Information
Detects both Cryptococcus neoformans and Cryptococcus gatti. Interferences: SST gel, gross lipemia or hemolysis, turbidity, microbial contamination, anticoagulants. Also see Fungal Panel Serology.