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Mayo Clinic Laboratories

Test Code CRYPAG Cryptococcus Antigen, Spinal Fluid

Methodology

Immunochromatographic Assay

Specimen Requirements

1 mL of spinal fluid. Send specimen refrigerated in a screw-capped, sterile, plastic vial. Maintain sterility and forward promptly (within 30 minutes is preferred).

Note:  1. Maximum storage of specimen is 72 hours refrigerated.

2. Indicate specimen source on specimen container.

Reference Values

Negative
If positive, results are titered.
Critical value:  positive

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Sunday

CPT Coding

86403 - screen
86406 - titer (if appropriate)

Performing Laboratory

Huntsville Hospital Laboratory/Madison Hospital Laboratory

Secondary ID

HHA1302

LOINC Coding

 

Test Name LOINC Code

Cryptococcus Antigen, Spinal Fluid

 29533-7
Specimen 66746-9