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Test Code CRYPTOCOCCAL ANTIGEN CRYPTOCOCCAL ANTIGEN

Department

Microbiology

Specimen Type

Serum, CSF

Method

Lateral Flow Assay

Container

No additive with gel (gold hemogard) / Sterile screw cap conical tube for CSF

Special Requirements

Can be done as a STAT test if desired. Minimum 1 ml. for CSF

Standard Volume

5ml

Minimum Volume

2.5ml

Pediatric Volume

0.8ml

Ship Temperature

Room Temperature

Stability Refrigerated

7 days

Stability Room Temp

24 hours

Stability Frozen

N/A

CPT Code

87899

Days Test Set Up

Monday through Sunday

Group Components

CRYPTOCOCCAL ANTIGEN

Reflexive Disclosure

A Cryptococcal Ag titer (CPT 87899-59) will be performed on all positives.