Turnaround times
The quoted turnaround time is from sample receipt in the laboratory, to results authorisation in the Laboratory Information Management system. The times do not include transport of specimen to the laboratory or the administrative process to print and post/email reports. Service users must allow for transport and reporting time when ordering tests.
Clinical background:
This test can be used to diagnose meningitis caused by Cryptococcus neoformans. It is a rapid test that detects the capsular antigen.
Specimen container paediatric:
Clotted blood/ CSF.
Specimen container adult:
Clotted blood – Gold SST CSF sample from site in Sterile Universal.
Minimum volume paediatric:
1ml
Minimum volume adult:
5ml
Special requirements:
Send to laboratory as quickly as possible. If delays likely, refrigerate at 2-8 deg C.
Sample stability:
Stable for up to 24 hrs.
Transport requirements:
Standard
Add on test:
N/A
Quality assurance:
Inter lab comparisons.
Interpretation:
Interpretative comments are added to reports where applicable.
Reference ranges:
None available
Factors affecting result:
If delays likely, refrigerate at 2 to 8 deg C
Referenced Documents:
N/A
Other Info:
N/A