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Cryptococcal Antigen, CSF

Message
Performing Lab: Regions


Test Code
3716


Alias/See Also
Sunquest: CCAC


CPT Codes
87449

Preferred Specimen
1.0 mL CSF


Minimum Volume
0.5 mL


Transport Container
Sterile container


Transport Temperature
Room temperature


Specimen Stability
ASAP


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Frozen


Methodology
Enzyme Immunoassay (EIA)

Setup Schedule
Daily


Report Available
Same Day


Reference Range
Negative


Clinical Significance
Detection of Cryptococcal antigen in CSF.




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.