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Overview
Overview:
- Purpose: The CLAT is used to detect the presence of
Risk Assessment
Risk Assessment:
- High-risk population: Immunocompromised patients, particularly thos...
Normal Range
Normal Range:
- A negative result (no agglutination) is considered normal. <...
Interpretation
Interpretation:
- Positive result: Agglutination indicates the presence of
Sample Type
Sample Type:
- Serum: The most common sample type for detecting systemic infectio...
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CRYPTOCOCCUS LATEX AGGLUTINATION
A test for diagnosing cryptococcal infection by detecting specific antigens.
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Sample Type:
blood
urine
Fasting Required:
No
Description
The Cryptococcus Latex Agglutination Test (CLAT) is a diagnostic test used to detect the presence of Cryptococcus antigens in the blood or cerebrospinal fluid (CSF). It is primarily employed to diagnose cryptococcosis, an infection caused by the fungus Cryptococcus neoformans, often affecting individuals with weakened immune systems, such as those with HIV/AIDS. The test uses latex particles coated with antibodies that agglutinate in the presence of Cryptococcus antigens.
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