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Cryptococcal Antigen, Serum (Cryptococcus antigen Serum)

Message
Titers performed on all POSITIVE specimens.


Test Code
CRYAS


Preferred Specimen
0.1 mL 0.5 mL of serum


Instructions
Testing Frequency: Same day of Receipt. Also available STAT.


Transport Container
SST


Transport Temperature
Refrigerated


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Stability: 7 days refrigerated


Methodology
Latex agglutination



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.