Cryptococcal Antigen- CSF in Mahuva
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Age Group 05-90 years
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FAQ
What is the pathophysiology of a cryptococcal infection?
Upon inhalation, Cryptococcus can spread throughout the body and often settles in the brain and its surrounding membranes, causing small multiple lesions. In some cases, there may be visible granulomas or larger brain lesions. While lung involvement is generally harmless, cryptococcal meningitis is a serious condition that requires urgent and thorough treatment to save lives.
What other organisms provide a false positive test result for the cryptococcal antigen test?
Infection with Trichosporon species can result in cross-reaction and false positive test results.
What other tests are recommended if the cryptococcal antigen test comes back positive?
If the Cryptococcal antigen test comes back positive, a healthcare provider may recommend other tests like Culturing of the cryptococcus from the cerebrospinal fluid to confirm the infection.
Why should you book a Cryptococcal antigen-CSF test with Sterling Accuris?
Sterling Accuris specializes in providing quick and reliable diagnosis support for hospitals, physicians, and other healthcare facilities across the country. We offer a Cryptococcal antigen-CSF test in Mahuva with timely reports.
For how long does Cryptococcal antigen test remain positive?
Cryptococcal antigen tests can stay positive ranging from weeks to months after the treatment of Cryptococcosis.
What other packages does Sterling Accuris offer?
Sterling Accuris offers a range of packages including Senior citizen (male and female) package, healthy heart profile, diabetes profile, vitamin profile, covid immunity package and much more. Visit our website to learn more about these packages.
What makes Sterling Accuris a better pathology lab than others?
For us, precision care, safe sample collection, timely delivery of reports, and precise reporting of patient results while adhering to health and safety precautions are the cornerstone of our success.
Do you provide home visit/collection service?
Yes. We do provide home collection services at your doorstep.
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How long does it take to receive test results?
Though most tests are completed and reported within about 24 hours of receiving the sample for testing, certain tests take several days to weeks.
Your soft copy will be sent on registered email id and Whatsapp. Also, you will receive SMS with link to download your report. Also, your report is available on our website / app.
To know the status of the report, you can call our customer care team on 812 813 0000.
Is there any preparation or precautions for patient before tests or body checkup?
Fasting maybe required in case of a few tests to ensure accurate results.
In general, it is also advisable to abstain from alcohol and heavy diet at least for 24 hours before any health test. You can see the requirement for each test on the product page on our website / app.
Cryptococcal Antigen-CSF test in Mahuva
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Sterling Accuris offers the Cryptococcal Antigen-CSF Test in Mahuva to detect cryptococcosis disease.
Overview of the Cryptococcal antigen-CSF Test
Cryptococcosis is a fungal disease caused by fungal organisms like Cryptococcus neoformans, or Cryptococcus gattii. This infection mainly affects the brain and lungs. The cryptococcal antigen test is useful to identify the fungus in cerebrospinal fluid. The fungus is usually present in weathered pigeon droppings, soil, decaying wood, and dust. The fungus antigens can enter the body through the nasal passage and move to the brain resulting in Cryptococcal meningitis in the brain.
The Cryptococcal Antigen-CSF test can provide important clues about a Cryptococcal infection in the brain or meningitis, which is helpful for clinicians in planning treatment. Sterling Accuris offers a Cryptococcal Antigen-CSF test in Mahuva with accurate and reliable results.
Why and When is a Cryptococcal Antigen-CSF Test Done?
Cryptococcal antigen-CSF test is an important test to diagnose the infection caused by C. neoformans before it leads to a life-threatening condition. Most of the people suffering from a cryptococcal infection have immunodeficiency/immunosuppression. Therefore, a doctor may prescribe this test if a person has:
- HIV AIDS
- Lymphoma
- Undergoing steroid therapy
- Sarcoidosis
- Organ transplant
The following signs and symptoms of Cryptococcal meningitis may be present in a person that would require this test:
- Fever
- Headache
- Lethargy
- Stiffness of the neck
- Sensitivity to light
- Vomiting
- Disorientation
- Difficulty in speech
- Confusion
Sterling Accuris offers an accurate Cryptococcal antigen-CSF test in Mahuva, with timely reports.
Cryptococcal Antigen-CSF Test: Main Highlights
- Instructions: Fasting is not required
- Recommended Age: All age groups
- Sample type for test: Cerebrospinal fluid
How to Interpret the Cryptococcal Antigen-CSF Test Reports
Interpretation of the results for the Cryptococcal antigen-CSF test in adult females and males is given in the following table:
Parameter | Range |
Cryptococcal antigen-CSF | Antigen present: Positive Antigen absent: Negative |
Causative factors:
- Inhalation of bird droppings, dust, decaying wood particles, and soil.
- Immunodeficiency
- Immunosuppressive therapy
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