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Cryptococcal Antigen, CSF (Cryptococcus antigen CSF,CSF Cryptococcal Antigen)

Message
Titers performed on all POSITIVE specimens.


Test Code
CRYAG


Preferred Specimen
0.200 mL CSF in sterile container


Instructions
Testing Frequency: Daily STAT within 1 hour


Transport Container
XST, Sterile Container


Transport Temperature
Refrigerated


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Stability: 7 days refrigerated


Methodology
Latex agglutination



The CPT Codes provided in this document are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge.