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A HIV-positive patient with a CD4 count of 35 cells/uL presents with subacute meningitis. India ink examination of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) reveals round budding yeasts with clear halos. What is the most appropriate definitive diagnostic antigen test?

Serum and CSF galactomannan assay CSF beta-D-glucan assay CSF cryptococcal antigen lateral flow assay (LFA) Serum Histoplasma antigen enzyme immunoassay

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CSF cryptococcal antigen lateral flow assay (LFA)

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