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Test Code LAB927 Cryptococcus Antigen, CSF

Sunquest ordering code

SFCRYP

PERFORMING SITE

Pathology Laboratory

Laboratory Section: Microbiology

SPECIMEN COLLECTION

Container/Tube Type: Sterile CSF Container

Collection Information: CSF

Transport Information: 1.0 mL CSF

Remarks: Positive specimens will reflex automatically to a titer. (SQ Code: SFCRTR; CPT: 87327).

Unless monitoring therapy for previous infection, the Cryptococcal Antigen Test should be used in conjunction with fungal culture, and is not an acceptable substitute for culture of CSF.

Unacceptable Conditions: Specimens in transit should remain at 2-8o C

CPT Codes

87899

Minimum Volume

0.1 mL

Specimen Stability

Refrigerated Stability: 72 hours

Frozen Stability: Indefinitely

Ambient Stability: NOT Acceptable

Method

Lateral Flow Enzyme Immunoassay

Notes

Performed: Daily, 24 hours

Analytical Time: 1 hour

Alias

Cryptococcal Antigen, CSF, Cryptococcus neoformans, Cryptococcus gattii, Fungal Serology, India Ink