This can also be diagnosed from culture and in CSF by PCR.

Sample type

  • CSF
  • Serum

Specimen requirements

  • CSF in a sterile universal container
  • Blood in an SST yellow top tube

Minimum volume

0.5ml

Frequency of test

Daily

Turnaround time

3 days

What to request on EPR

Cryptococcus Ag screen; fungal MCS; CSF Virus PCR