| A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z # |
Cryptococcal Antigen w/Reflex to Titer, Serum
MessageTest Code
CRYPTO
Alias/See Also
Crypto AG, Serum Cryptococcus Antigen, Serum
SQL Test Code 8121 with Reflex to Titer
SQL Test Code 8121 with Reflex to Titer
CPT Codes
86403
Preferred Specimen
SST tube (non-hemolyzed)
Minimum Volume
1.0 mL
Instructions
See link below for specimen details, methodology, setup schedule and reference ranges.
Transport Temperature
Ambient/ Room Temperature
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Hemolyzed specimens
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.
Additional Information
Cryptococcus Antigen, Serum
