The encapsulated soil yeast Cryptococcus neoformans causes Cryptococcosis. Pulmonary infection is acquired by inhalation of the organism and is usually subclinical in the immunocompetent host.
Available at our clinic in London
Test Name: Cryptococcal Antigen Blood Test
GP Referral: GP Referral is included
Target Turn Around Time in working days: This private blood test for Cryptococcal Antigen in London has a guaranteed turnaround time of 1 working day and tests for Cryptococcal Antigen only.
Test Inclusions: The encapsulated soil yeast Cryptococcus neoformans causes Cryptococcosis. Pulmonary infection is acquired by inhalation of the organism and is usually subclinical in the immunocompetent host.
Special Instructions: Special instructions - Please call for any special instructions while we update this test.
PLEASE NOTE:
Although we do offer a walk in service we advise that due to the ongoing COVID-19 situation that the named patient calls Patient Reception to check opening times before attending.
We Guarantee that you will receive your results in or before the stated number of working days of the longest test analysis within your pathology request. Our working days end at 5 pm. If you do not we will refund your money for the tests that are late.