Test Name
CRYPTOCOCCAL ANTIGEN TEST (CRAG)
Aliases
-
Abbreviations
CRAG
Test Classification
GROUPED TEST
Department
SEROLOGY
Sub Department
INFECTIOUS
TAT Category
BUSINESS (WORKING) TIME
Estimated TAT
2
TAT Units
HOURS
Test Requirements
Serum, plasma, or cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) 2 mL (serum/plasma); 1mL CSF
Clinical Utility
Assessment of cryptococcosis e.g. cryptococcal meningitis.
Last Review
26th Feb 2026