An AIDS patient with a CD 4 count b/w 50 to 100 cells/ mm3 complains of headache neck stiffness and appears disoriented. The possibility of fungal meningitis is considered and tests for common fungal etiology of meningitis ordered. Tests included direct examination of spinal fluid for organism and serology. The purpose of the serology test is to detect
A. Antibody to capsule polysaccharide
B. Antibody to cell wall mannoprotein
C. Capsular polysaccharide
D. Cell wall mannoprotein
Capsular polysaccharide of cryptococcus in CSF- Latex agglutination test is being asked in the question