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CRYPTOCOCCUS ANTIGEN, CSF
Test CodeLAB7868
CPT Codes
86403
Includes
A positive result will automatically reflex to a titer
Preferred Specimen
Sterile Container

Patient Preparation
None
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL CSF
Instructions
Do not refrigerate if specimen is to be used for culture
Transport Container
Sterile container
Transport Temperature
Refrigerate (if culture not requested)
Specimen Stability
2-8°C up to 48 hours; otherwise freeze
Methodology
Latex Agglutination
Setup Schedule
M, T, W, Th, F
Batched; daily
Batched; daily
Performing Laboratory
Alverno Central Lab