Cryptococcal antigen test
Date:
October 19, 2026
Category:
New
Cryptococcus antigen test
Cryptococcus antigen test – rapid test for professional use (in medical institutions and laboratories).
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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 |