The Cryptococcal Antigen Latex Agglutination System (CALAS) is a qualitative and semiquantitative test system for the detection of capsular polysaccharide antigens of Cryptococcus neoformans in serum and cerebrospinal fluid (CSF).


Product Overview

The Cryptococcal Antigen Latex Agglutination System (CALAS) is a qualitative and semiquantitative test system for the detection of capsular polysaccharide antigens of Cryptococcus neoformans in serum and cerebrospinal fluid (CSF).
Cryptococcal Antigen Latex Agglutination System (CALAS) - 140100


Device Description

A collection of reagents and other associated materials intended to be used for the qualitative and/or (semi-)quantitative detection of antigens from the yeast Cryptococcus neoformans in a clinical specimen within a short period, relative to standard laboratory testing procedures, using a rapid agglutination method. This is a rapid test commonly used in the laboratory or in point-of-care analyses. It is not intended to be used for self-testing.


Environmental Conditions

  • Handling Environment Temperature - Degrees Celsius
    • 8.00
    • 2.00

  • Device Sizes

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    Device Sterilization

    Device Sterile: False

    Sterilization Prior To Use: False

    Sterilization Methods: No Data Available


    Product Codes

    Code: GMD

    Device Name: Antisera, Latex Agglutination, Cryptococcus Neoformans

    Device Class: 2

    Physical State: N/A

    Definition: N/A

    Submission Type ID: 4

    Review Panel: MI

    Review Code: N/A

    Technical Method: N

    Gmp Exempt Flag: N/A

    Life Sustain Support Flag: N

    Unclassified Reason: N/A

    Implant Flag: N

    Target Area: N/A

    Regulation Number: 866.3165

    Third Party Flag: N

    Medical Specialty: MI


    Device Identifiers

    Device Id: 00840733101090

    Device Type: Primary

    DeviceId Issuing Agency: GS1

    Contains DI Number: N/A

    Package Quantity: N/A

    Package Discontinue Date: N/A

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