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INDIA INK STAIN
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Category
Microbiology
Sub Category
Microscopy
Synonyms/Aliases
India Ink
Abbreviations
N / A
Type
Individual Test
Results
Results reported within the same day
Method
Microscopic examination after staining
Temp
Room temperature, 2-8ºc (if culture is to be done on the same sample, please do not refrigerate; transport to lab immediately)
Setup
The setup is Perfomed All working days
Pre-analytic Considerations :
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Components / Parameters
N / A
Test ordering Instructions
Fill out test request form fully & legibly
Patient preparation
N / A
Sample type
C S F
Container/ preservative
Sterile Container
Sample volume
3 Milliliters
Rejection criteria
Labeling issue (unlabeled/ mislabeled); missing request form; mismatch between request form & sample label details; incorrect sample type.
Other Instructions
N / A
Reference intervals
Negative
Clinical Utility
Diagnosis of Cryptococcus Neoformans infection.
Test Limitations/ Confounders
Lower sensitivity than cryptococcal antigen (CRAG) test.