Cryptococcal Antigen in CSF: Sensitivity and Specificity
Introduction:
None written. Excerpt from the entry in Cryptococcal Meningitis:
at least 93% sensitivity and specificity (depending on the kit), versus culture as gold standard
at least 93% sensitivity and specificity (depending on the kit), versus culture as gold standard
similar sensitivity numbers from different series, across host types (see second reference)
Associated Diagnoses:
93% sensitive, 93% specific