Latex agglutination test in CSF is done for detection of:
Latex agglutination tests can detect antigens of encapsulated organisms (S. pneumoniae, H. influenzae, N. meningitidis, and Cryptococcus neoformans) but are rarely used Except for detection of Cryptococcus or in paially treated patients. PCR of CSF has been used to detect bacteria (S. pneumoniae, H. influenzae, N. meningitidis, M. tuberculosis) and viruses (HSV, VZV, CMV, EBV, and enteroviruses) in patients with meningitis.
Cryptococcus
E.Coli
Tuberculosis
Coxsackie
fungal infection