ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory
| 0050196: Cryptococcus Antigen, Serum |
| Test Mnemonic: CRY BLD | |
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#ExistMethodology>
Methodology: Enzyme Immunoassay
*ExistMethodology> #ExistPerformed> Performed: Sun-Sat *ExistPerformed> #ExistReported> Reported: Within 24 hours *ExistReported> |
| Specimen Required: | |
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#ExistCollect>
Collect: One 4 mL SST or plain red.
*ExistCollect> #ExistTransport> Transport: 1 mL serum at 2-8°C. (Min: 0.5 mL) Submit specimen according to Biological Substance, Category B, shipping guidelines. *ExistTransport> #ExistPedCollectTransport> Pediatric Collection/Transport: 0.15 mL serum at 2-8°C. Submit specimen according to Biological Substance, Category B, shipping guidelines. *ExistPedCollectTransport> #ExistConditions> Unacceptable Conditions: Specimens collected in anticoagulants are unacceptable. *ExistConditions> #ExistStability> Stability: Ambient: 1 hour; Refrigerated: 1 week; Frozen: Indefinitely *ExistStability> |
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| Reference Interval: |
| #ExistRefRange> Negative *ExistRefRange> |
| CPT Code(s): | |
| 87327 |