The Role of Frequent Screening or Diagnostic Testing of Serum Cryptococcal Antigen in Liver Transplant Recipients: A Descriptive Epidemiology.

Serum CrAg test was more sensitive than culture among liver transplant recipients and prompted early diagnosis and antifungal therapy in symptomatic patients. However, serial screening of serum CrAg in asymptomatic patients may be of little value, with the potential for false-positive results.