Test Code CAGC Cryptococcus Antigen Screen with Titer, Spinal Fluid
Methodology
Immunoscan Cryptococcus Latex Agglutination
Performing Laboratory
Munson Medical Center Laboratories
Specimen Requirements
Specimen must arrive within 48 hours of collection.
Container/Tube: Sterile vial
Specimen Volume: 0.5 mL of spinal fluid
Transport Temperature: Refrigerate
Reference Values
Negative
If positive, results are titered.
Critical value (automatic call-back): positive
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
Test Classification and CPT Coding
86403