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Cryptococcal Antigen with Reflex to Fungal Culture

Message
CSF samples positive for the Cryptococcal Antigen will reflex to a Fungal Culture.


Test Code
CRYATG


Alias/See Also
India Ink


CPT Codes
86641

Preferred Specimen
1.0 mL CSF or 1.0 mL whole blood (0.5 mL of serum)


Minimum Volume
0.4 ml CSF or 0.8 ml whole blood (0.4 mL of serum)


Transport Container
Serum separator (gold top) for blood, sterile screw top tube for CSF


Transport Temperature
Refrigerated


Specimen Stability
Refrigerated: 48 hours


Methodology

Lateral Flow Assay



Setup Schedule
Daily


Report Available
Stat 1 hour. Routine 24 hours




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.