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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