Type III procollagen peptide

Cryptococcus neoformans antigen

Clinical significance

Test useful in the diagnosis of cryptococcosis. The etiological agent of the infection is the fungus Cryptococcus neoformans. Infection most often develops in people with impaired immunity, such as patients with AIDS, sometimes it can develop mycosis fungoides of the central nervous system. Test for detection of Cryptococcus neoformans antigen.

Patient preparation

Material: Serum