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India Ink Preparation |
| Test | India Ink Preparation |
| Indication | Establish the presenc of Cryptococcus sp or other fungi. |
| Physiology | Cryptococcus neoformans is the most common central nervous system fungus in both normal hosts and patients with AIDS. Skin, lungs, spleen, kidneys, liver and bone may be infected. Pigeon droppings act as a vector for dispersion of encapsulated yeast cells. |
| Normal Range | No cryptococcus identified |
| Sample | Fungal specimen |
| Test Method | Wt mount with india ink for contrast |
| Related Tests | Cerbrospinal fluid culture, Cryptococcus antigen titer, KOH preparation |
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