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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

similar sensitivity numbers from different series, across host types (see second reference)

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Cryptococcal Meningitis

93% sensitive, 93% specific