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Cryptococcal Antigen CSF
Test CodeCRYPTOSF
Alias/See Also
Cryptococcus Antigen, CSF
SQL, test code 905544
SQL, test code 905544
CPT Codes
86403
Preferred Specimen
Sterile CSF collected in a screw cap container.
Minimum Volume
1.0 mL
Instructions
See link below for specimen details, methodology, setup schedule and reference ranges.
Transport Temperature
Ambient/ Room Temperature
Report Available
Daily
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.
Performing Laboratory
Performed onsite at BUMCT and Wyoming. Specimens coming from BUMCS will be performed at BUMCT.
All other sites will be performed at SQL.
Additional Information
Cryptococcus Antigen, CSF