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Cryptococcus Neoformans Smear Test (Smear for Cryptococcosis)
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What this test measures
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Reference ranges and concentrations
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| Biological marker/agent / concentration | Reference range | Unit | Age | Gender | Category / test group |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cryptococcus Neoformans on Smear | 0 – 1 | Not Present | All | Both | Microbiological Studies / Microscopy Test |
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Conditions where linked markers may be increased or decreased
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Full article / legacy information
Cryptococcus Neoformans Smear Test (Smear for Cryptococcosis)
Summary References
Treatments:
1. http://deepblue.lib.umich.edu/bitstream/2027.42/75137/1/j.1439-0507.1983.tb03934.x.pdf
2. http://www.merckmanuals.com/professional/sec14/ch180/ch180g.html?qt=cryptococcosis&alt=sh#sec14-ch180-ch180g-1627
3. http://emedicine.medscape.com/article/215354-diagnosis
4. http://www.medicinenet.com/cryptococcosis/article.htm
5. http://health.nytimes.com/health/guides/disease/cryptococcosis/overview.html