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Cryptococcus Antigen (LABCORP)
Test Code99901000632
Alias/See Also
LAB779: Cryptococcal Antigen, Blood w/Reflex Titer | LABCORP EAP: 183025
CPT Codes
87899x1
Preferred Specimen
LABCORP LAB: Serum Separator Tube (Refrigerated) Min Vol: .5
Other Acceptable Specimens
LABCORP LAB: YELLOW TOP: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: .5
LABCORP LAB: MICRO YELLOW: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: .5
LABCORP LAB: RED TOP - PLAIN: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: .5
LABCORP LAB: MICRO YELLOW: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: .5
LABCORP LAB: RED TOP - PLAIN: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: .5
Instructions
Aerobic/anaerobic bacterial swab transport containing gel medium or anaerobic transporter and one prepared smear in slide carrier; ESwab™ transport
Transport Temperature
Specimens for anaerobic culture should be maintained at room temperature. Under these conditions, aerobes and anaerobes will survive 24 to 72 hours when properly collected in the anaerobic transport tube. Storage of specimens in the ESwab™ transport at room temperature for greater than 48 hours may result in diminished recovery of certain anaerobic species.
Report Available
LABCORP LAB
STAT: 5760 min
Routine: 5760 min
Extended TAT: No TAT min
Timed: 5760 min
Life or Death: 5760 min
STAT: 5760 min
Routine: 5760 min
Extended TAT: No TAT min
Timed: 5760 min
Life or Death: 5760 min
Last Updated: March 6, 2023
