Cryptococcal Tests Flashcards
1
Q
Crypto EIA - What does it detect?
A
Capsular polysaccharide antigens
2
Q
Crypto EIA - What is reported?
A
Only positive and negative (no quantification)
3
Q
Crypto Testing - How often?
A
Every 30 days
4
Q
Crypto Latex - Which species does it detect?
A
Cryptococcus neoformans and Cryptococcus gattii
5
Q
Crypto Latex - What does it detect?
A
Capsular polysaccharide antigens - causes agglutination rxn
6
Q
Crypto Testing - Acceptable specimens?
A
CSF and Serum
7
Q
Crypto Latex - Why treat with pronase?
A
Removes interference from macroglobulins that may be present in patient serum samples
8
Q
Crypto Testing - What to do with spun CSF samples?
A
- Request another tap (if possible)
- Put a disclaimer on lab report
