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Test Code Crypto Ag Cryptococcus Antigen, Serum or Spinal Fluid

Important Note

Reflex testing ordered as appropiate

Indicate specimen type on request form

Performing Laboratory

Memorial Hospital-Microbiology Laboratory       304-388-9353

Specimen Requirements

Submit only 1 of the following specimens:

Serum- Plain, red-top tube

Spin down and send 1 mL of serum

Spinal Fluid- Clean Container

1 mL of spinal fluid

Specimen Rejection

  • Improperly labeled, collected, stored, and transported
  • Quantity not sufficient

Storage and Stability

Must be processed immediately or stored at -20o C

Reference Values

Negative

If positive, results are titered.

Methodology

Lateral Flow

Days Test Set Up and Turnaround

Monday through Sunday

CPT Coding

87237