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Message
Microbiology


Test Code
LAB5210308


Alias/See Also
Wet mount, Cryptococcus


CPT Codes
87210

Preferred Specimen
Cerebral Spinal Fluid (CSF)


Minimum Volume
1 mL


Instructions
CSF submitted at room temperature in sterile CSF collection tubes.  Transport to Lab within 1 hour of collection.


Transport Container
Sterile CSF collection tubes.


Transport Temperature
Room temperature


FDA Status
Approved

Setup Schedule
Daily


Report Available
Within 1 hour of receipt in Lab


Reference Range
Negative


Performing Laboratory
Hoag Newport/ Hoag Irvine



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