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Animals were classified as cryptococcosis positive (Cr+) or negative (Cr\u2212) based on clinical information. Clinical diagnosis was used to calculate positive and negative percent agreement of the CLFA.<\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Results<\/jats:title>\n Twelve specimens (4 canine, 8 feline) were obtained from Cr+ animals and had positive CLFA results. One-hundred eighty-five specimens (139 canine, 46 feline) were collected from Cr\u2212 animals. Negative CLFA results were recorded in 129 canine and 44 feline Cr\u2212 samples. Positive CLFA results were noted for 10 canine and 2 feline Cr\u2212 samples. Positive percent agreement of CLFA was 100% (confidence interval [CI], 39.8%-100% dogs; 63.1%-100% cats). 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