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Cryptococcal Antigen, CSF

Message

If Cryptococcal Antigen Screen is positive, a Titer will be performed at an additional charge.



Test Code
CAGCSF


CPT Codes
86403

Preferred Specimen

CSF



Minimum Volume
0.5 ml


Instructions

CSF collected in sterile collection device Patient sample must be tested within 24 h of collection, if stored at room temperature.



Transport Container

CSF#4/1



Transport Temperature
RT


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Grossly hemolyzed, QNS, Improperly labelled, stored or transported


Methodology
Immunochromatography

Setup Schedule

Daily upon receipt



Report Available
Upon Completion of Analysis


Limitations
Testing should only be done when clinical evidence suggests the diagnosis of cryptococcal disease.


Reference Range

Negative



Clinical Significance

The encapsulated soil yeast Cryptococcus neoformans causes Cryptococcosis. Pulmonary infection is acquired by inhalation of the organism and is usually subclinical in the immunocompetent host. Dissemination may occur in an immunocompromised patient, often to the meninges.





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.