ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory
| 0050195: Cryptococcus Antigen, CSF |
| Test Mnemonic: CRY CSF | |
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Methodology: Enzyme Immunoassay
Performed: Sun-Sat Reported: Within 24 hours |
| Specimen Required: | |
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Collect: CSF.
Transport: 1 mL CSF at 2-8°C. (Min: 0.5 mL) Submit specimen according to Biological Substance, Category B, shipping guidelines. Pediatric Collection/Transport: 0.15 mL CSF at 2-8°C. Submit specimen according to Biological Substance, Category B, shipping guidelines. Stability: Ambient: 1 hour; Refrigerated: 1 week; Frozen: Indefinitely |
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| Reference Interval: |
| Negative |
| CPT Code(s): | |
| 87327 |