Cryptococcus Antigen, Serum

Test Code

CRY

CPT Codes
86403

Preferred Specimen

Draw blood in a plain, red-top tube. Spin specimen down and send
0.5 mL of serum. Label specimen appropriately.

Transport Temperature

Ambient

Methodology
Latex Agglutination

Setup Schedule

Monday through Sunday

Reference Range

Normal: negative

Critical value: positive

Performed By
North Mississippi Medical Center Pathology Department

Performing Laboratory
NMMC Pathology Department

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.