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India Ink Stain
MessageAntigen detection is preferred for diagnosis of Cryptococcus. Refer to Cryptococcus Antigen, CSF (ARUP test code 0050195).
Test Code
5695
Alias/See Also
Cryptococcus Exam (India Ink Stain)
Preferred Specimen
CSF.
Minimum Volume
Room temperature. Submit specimen according to Biological Substance, Category B, shipping guidelines.
Instructions
Transport 1 mL CSF specimen in sterile container. (Min: 0.5 mL) Place each specimen in a separate, individually sealed bag.
Transport Temperature
Room temperature. Submit specimen according to Biological Substance, Category B, shipping guidelines.
Specimen Stability
Ambient: 24 hours; Refrigerated: Unacceptable; Frozen: Unacceptable
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Dry specimens. Leaking or non-sterile containers.
Methodology
India Ink Stain
Setup Schedule
Sun-Sat
Report Available
Within 24 hours
