Histoplasma Antigen
Also written as ELISA.
Antigen detection: Rapid and sensitive for some infections (e.g., Cryptococcal antigen in CSF/serum, Galactomannan for invasive aspergillosis, Histoplasma antigen in urine/serum).
What our notes say
- Antigen detection: Rapid and sensitive for some infections (e.g., Cryptococcal antigen in CSF/serum, Galactomannan for invasive aspergillosis, Histoplasma antigen in urine/serum). (Common fungal and parasitic infections)
- Urine/serum Histoplasma antigen (ELISA): Most useful rapid test, especially in disseminated disease (Medical Mycology Q&A Section C — MCQ Bank)