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Why is detection of Cryptococcus neoformans important?

This fungus prevails in almost every environment (soil, tree holes, decaying woods, bird dropping) around us, and can be ingested easily. The most important thing to consider is the fungus can stay latent once ingested and can wait until your immunity weakens to infect actively. This can have a severe impact on the body if undetected. Early treatment of other diseases that weakens immunity is also important as well.

Why should you book an Indian Ink Examination For Cryptococcus Neoformans Test with Sterling Accuris?

Sterling Diagnostics uses the best facilities to deliver timely and accurate results. Book an Indian Ink Examination For Cryptococcus Neoformans Test in Petlad  with us for reliable and timely results.

What are the risk factors for C. neoformans infection?

The risk factors for C. neoformans infection are:

  • Weak immunity
  • Weak immunity due to HIV/AIDS
  • Patients of organ transplant receptor
  • Patients on regular corticosteroid medicine like arthritis patients

Is Cryptococcus neoformans infection contagious?

No, this infection is not contagious as the fungus cannot transmit from a person and /or through animals.

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.

Please go ahead and book your visit today from our top menu options in this website / chat or do call us on 812 813 0000.

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.

Indian Ink Examination For Cryptococcus Neoformans Test in Petlad

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Sterling Accuris Diagnostics offers the Indian Ink Examination For Cryptococcus Neoformans Test in Petlad  to detect a Cryptococcus infection and to assess the presence of associated diseases like meningitis.   

Overview of the Indian Ink Examination For Cryptococcus Neoformans Test 

The Indian Ink Examination For Cryptococcus Neoformans Test is performed to identify a Cryptococcosis infection caused due to the fungus Cryptococcus Neoformans. Healthy immunocompetent people do not normally get sick even after inhaling this fungus, and acquiring an infection by this fungus is very rare. But it does cause serious infection in immunocompromised and chronically ill patients like AIDS/HIV patients. This fungus is surrounded by a thick capsule that can be easily stained & detected with India Ink.     

Sterling Accuris Diagnostics offers an accurate Indian Ink Examination For Cryptococcus Neoformans Test in Petlad  with timely reports.     

Why And When Is An Indian Ink Examination For Cryptococcus Neoformans Test Done?

Cryptococcosis occurs by inhalation of fungal spores and it causes infections mostly in people with low immunity and in advanced-stage patients of HIV/AIDS. In general, this fungus infects the lungs and the central nervous system comprising the brain and spinal cord. The lungs are the first affected organs, and if left untreated, the fungus travels to the brain and infects it.   

A doctor may recommend Indian Ink Examination for Cryptococcus Neoformans Test if a person exhibits the following symptoms:

If the lungs are infected, pneumonia-like symptoms occur:

  • Fever
  • Cough
  • Shortness of breath
  • Chest pain

If CNS is infected, then Cryptococcus meningitis-symptoms occur:

  • Feeling nauseated
  • Regular headache
  • Neck pain
  • Fever
  • Photosensitivity (more sensitive to light)
  • State of confusion

Indian Ink Examination For Cryptococcus Neoformans Test: Main Highlights

  • Instructions: Fasting is not required
  • Recommended age group: All age groups
  • Sample type: CSF, Sputum

How to interpret the Indian Ink Examination For Cryptococcus Neoformans Test Report

The Cryptococcus fungus is an encapsulated fungus and Indian ink stains the capsule to make it visible under a microscope. The results are given as follows:

  • Presence of encapsulated fungus in the sample indicates a positive result
  • Presence of un-encapsulated fungus in sample indicates negative result

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