CRYPTOCOCCUS ANTIGEN, SERUM

Test Code

CRYPT

CPT Codes
86403

Includes

A positive result will automatically reflex to a titer

Preferred Specimen

1 Gold tube (gel separator)

Minimum Volume

0.3 mL

Other Acceptable Specimens

or 1 Red tube

Instructions

Centrifuge for complete separation of plasma/serum and red cells. See Specimen Container for appropriate sample type. Separate and refrigerate until tested.

Specimen Stability

2-8°C up to 48 hours; otherwise freeze

Methodology
Latex Agglutination

Setup Schedule

M, T, W, Th, F

Clinical Significance

Detects the presence of Cryptococcus neoformans infection in the blood

Performed By
Alverno Laboratories

Performing Laboratory
Alverno Central Lab
NIM1 (Immunology, Manual)

Last Updated: April 25, 2023

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