CRYPTOCOCCAL ANTIGEN,CSF (DHMC)

Message
SEND OUT/DARTMOUTH HITCHCOCK MEDICAL CENTER


Test Code
CRYPTO AG-CSF


Alias/See Also
CSF FLUID ONLY CRYPTOCOCCAL ANTIGEN


Preferred Specimen
CSF ONLY


Minimum Volume
1 MLS


Instructions
CSF IN STERILE TRANSPORT CONTAINER, SET UP SCHEDULE DAILY MONDAY-FRIDAY(CUTOFF NOON), SEND TO DHMC REFRIGERATE


Transport Container
PLASTIC TUBE


Transport Temperature
REFRIGERATED


Specimen Stability
Ambient 1hr

Refrigerated 72hours

Frozen 7 days


Setup Schedule
DAILY


Performing Laboratory
DARTMOUTH HITCHCOCK MEDICAL CENTER SEROLOGY 1 MEDICAL CENTER DRIVE LEBANON, NH 03766

Additional Information
CRYTOCOCCAL ANTIGEN CSF


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.