Cryptococcus antigen test

Cryptococcus antigen test – rapid test for professional use (in medical institutions and laboratories).

Sample – blood / serum / plasma / cerebrospinal fluid

Packs: 10 tests

Accuracy 98.7 %

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What is this test?

The Cryptococcus antigen test detects the cryptococcal capsular polysaccharide antigen in serum or cerebrospinal fluid. It is used as an aid in the diagnosis of suspected cryptococcosis, particularly cryptococcal meningitis, in HIV-infected and other immunosuppressed patients.

Technical information

Method: Lateral flow chromatographic immunoassay
Result in: 10 min
Storage temperature: 2–30 °C
Shelf life: 24 months
Sensitivity: 99.9 %
Specificity: 98.1 %
Accuracy: 98.7 %
Equipment: Not required – visual reading
Compliance: CE-marked in vitro diagnostic device

Variants and order codes

Code	Specimen	Format	Pack size
AF-5EVY2A	Blood / serum / plasma / CSF	Cassette	10 tests