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Cryptococcal Antigen (Screen / Titer, SERUM)
MessagePerformed in Microbiology Laboratory x 65785
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
CRYAG
Alias/See Also
Serum Cryptococcal Antigen
CPT Codes
86403
Preferred Specimen
Serum, Gold top tube.
Minimum Volume
0.5 to 1 mL
Other Acceptable Specimens
CSF - See CRCSF
Transport Container
Gold Top (SST) for serum
Transport Temperature
Room Temperature
Specimen Stability
Test within 4 hrs. of collection. Can be refrigerated for up to 12 hrs.
Methodology
Latex agglutination
Setup Schedule
Test performed Sunday through Saturday 6am- 5pm
Reference Range
Negative
Performing Laboratory
Microbiology X65785 / X65786
