CRYPTO AG CSF
Cryptococcal Antigen, CSF
EPIC Test Procedure Code: LAB4016
Performing Lab:
Saint Luke's Regional Laboratories
Container Type:
Sterile vial
Specimen Type:
CSF
Preferred Volume:
1 mL
Collection Procedure:
1. Indicate the specimen type on the request form.
2. Label the specimen appropriately.
3. Maintain sterility of spinal fluid and forward promptly (no preservative).
Store and Transport:
Frozen
CPT Codes:
87899 - Cryptococcal Antigen CSF (EAP 30060185)
Test Schedule:
Monday through Sunday
Method:
Lateral Flow
Reference Ranges:
Negative for cryptococcal antigen.
If positive, semiquantitative titer assay will be performed.