CRYPTOCOCCUS ANTIGEN, SERUM

Test Code

LAB7856

CPT Codes
86403

Includes

A positive result will automatically reflex to a titer

Preferred Specimen

1 Gold tube (SST)

Patient Preparation
None

Minimum Volume

0.5 mL

Other Acceptable Specimens

1 Red tube

Instructions

Centrifuge for complete separation of serum from red cells. Refrigerate until tested.

Transport Container

Gold tube

Transport Temperature

Refrigerate

Specimen Stability

2-8°C up to 48 hours otherwise freeze

Methodology
Latex Agglutination

Setup Schedule

M, T, W, Th, F

Batched; daily

Clinical Significance

Detects the presence of Cryptococcus neoformans inefection in the blood.

Performing Laboratory
Alverno Central Lab

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.