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Cryptococcal Ag panel, CSF

Message
If CJD is suspected - please contact the Laboratory immediately


Test Code
CRYPTOCOCCAL AG PANEL,CSF


Includes
Antigen
Antigen Titer (if antigen is positive)


Preferred Specimen
Cerebral Spinal Fluid


Minimum Volume
2.0  mls


Transport Temperature
Room temperature: ≤ 15 minutes


Specimen Stability
Room temperature: ≤ 24 hours
Refrigerated (2-8°C): < 72 hours
 


Methodology
Lateral Flow Assay
Immunochromatographic Dipstick

Setup Schedule
Daily


Report Available
TAT 1 day


Reference Range
Negative


Performing Laboratory
Test performed in the West Roxbury Microbiology Laboratory
Contact:  Scott Connolly 857-203-5954


Last Updated: August 18, 2022


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.