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Test Code LAB5012 Cryptococcal Antigen

Infectious

Specimen Type

0.5 ml Serum or CSF

Specimen Requirement

Serum: 0.5 ml (minimum volume) Submit entire collection in a sterile container.

 

CSF: 0.5 ml (minimum volume) Submit entire collection in sterile container.

Rejection Criteria

Reject if specimen container is unlabeled or leaking.

Reject for inappropriate storage or transport.

Storage and Transport

Transport the specimen to the Microbiology Lab immediately at room temperature.

If transport is delayed, specimens may be stored at 2-8° C for 48 hours before testing.

If specimens will not be tested within 48 hours, specimens should be frozen at -20 C or below.

Testing Schedule

Performed daily

Reference Range

Cryptococcus antigen negative

Testing Department

Microbiology

Method

Lateral Flow Assay

CPT Code

86403

Additional Information

If Cryptococcal Antigen test is positive, a titer is performed and 86406 is additionally billed.

Turnaround Time

24 hours

STAT Turnaround Time

Not Applicable