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CRAGS
CRYPTOCOCCUS ANTIGEN, SERUM
CRAGT
Cryptococcus Antigen Titer
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Test Overview
Lateral flow EIA
Establish presence of cryptococcal antigen
Screen: Negative, Titer: No titer
* Reference ranges may change over time. Please refer to the original patient report when evaluating results.
Specimen Requirements
Collect specimen in SST tube.
Collect specimen in SST tube. Centrifuge, aliquot serum into a plastic vial and refrigerate within 24 hours of collection. Titer will be run on specimens giving a positive screen.