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ANTG DETECT CRYPTOCOCCUS
Test CodeADC
Alias/See Also
LAB927
CRYPTOCOCCAL ANTIGEN, CSF
CRYPTOCOCCAL ANTIGEN, CSF
CPT Codes
86403
Preferred Specimen
CSF
Transport Container
STERILE CUP
Transport Temperature
REF -7 DAYS
Setup Schedule
Set Up:
Report Available:
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Reference Range
ANTIGEN DETECTION CRYPTOCOCCUS |
Clinical Significance
Cryptococcosis, or cryptococcal disease, is a potentially fatal fungal disease. It is caused by one of two species; Cryptococcus neoformans and Cryptococcus gattii. These were all previously thought to be subspecies of C. neoformans, but have now been identified as distinct species.
Performing Laboratory
LMH - Microbiology x3758 or 3759