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Cryptococcal Antigen (Screen / Titer, CSF)
MessagePerformed in the Microbiology Laboratory x5785
Cryptococcal Antigen Screen performed first.
Cryptococcal antigen titer performed if screen positive.
Follow up titers may be useful for monitoring therapeutic efficacy, performed monthly.
Cryptococcal Antigen Screen performed first.
Cryptococcal antigen titer performed if screen positive.
Follow up titers may be useful for monitoring therapeutic efficacy, performed monthly.
Test Code
CRCSF
Alias/See Also
CSF Cryptococcal Antigen
CPT Codes
86403
Preferred Specimen
CSF
Minimum Volume
0.5 to 1 mL
Other Acceptable Specimens
Cryptococcal antigen in Serum - See CRYAG
Transport Container
Sterile, screw cap CSF collection tube
Transport Temperature
Room temperature
Specimen Stability
Room Temp:8 hours
Refrigerated: 48 hours
Refrigerated: 48 hours
Methodology
Latex agglutination
Setup Schedule
Test performed Sunday through Saturday 6am- 5pm
Reference Range
Negative
Performing Laboratory
Microbiology X65785 / X65786
