Cryptococcus Antigen Screen - Serum
Order Name
CRYPTO AG
Test Number: 6002175
Revision Date 02/21/2020
Test Number: 6002175
Revision Date 02/21/2020
| Test Name | Methodology | LOINC Code |
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Cryptococcus Antigen Screen - Serum
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Enzyme Immunoassay | 31790-9 |
| SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS | ||||
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| Specimen | Specimen Volume (min) | Specimen Type | Specimen Container | Transport Environment |
| Preferred | 4 mL (1) | Serum | Clot Activator (Red Top, No-Gel) | Refrigerated |
| Alternate 1 | 4 mL (1) | Serum | Clot Activator SST (Gold Top) | Refrigerated |
| Instructions | Cleanse venipuncture site and avoid hemolyzed specimens. Allow specimen to clot and aliquot 4mL(1mL) of serum to a standard transport tube. Store serum at 2-8 ? for up to 72 hours. Serum may be poured off and frozen at <-20 ? for up to 7 days prior to testing. Specimens should remain at 2-8 or -20 during transport. Unacceptable specimens: Hemolyzed specimens, specimens contaminated with gel, specimens frozen then thawed and refrozen, specimens stored at the incorrect temperature, or specimens contaminated. |
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| GENERAL INFORMATION | |
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| Testing Schedule | Mon - Fri |
| Expected TAT | 1 Day |
| Clinical Use | Detects presence of Cryptococcus antigen in peripheral blood |
| CPT Code(s) | 87899 If the screen is positive, then the following test will be performed: Order Code [6002300] Cryptococcus Antigen Titer Result Code [6002300] Cryptococcus Ag Titer Cpt Code 86406 |
| Lab Section | Microbiology |