Modality

MC

Location

6th Floor Annexe Bldg

Test Name

Cryptococcal Antigen by latex agglutination

Test Code

G139

Test Status

Active

Nature of Specimen

CSF,Blood

Quantity Required

3-5 ml

Type of Container

Sterile Tube

Method Used

Latex Agglutination test

Collection Instruction

Collect sample under aseptic conditions into a sterile container.

Patient Instruction

NA

Transport Instruction

Transport immediately

Dept. Acceptance Time

9.15am to 2 pm Monday to Friday.9.15 to 12 pm Saturday and Holidays

Turn Around Time

24 hours after testing

Time for Additional Examination

Sample Storage After Reporting

24 hours at 2-8°C

Resource Person for Report Status

Telephone

24177000

Extension

7298/7098/4381

Test Schedule

Monday to  Saturday except holiday

Use

Microscopic examination of cells, bacteria in urine.