Cryptococcal Antigen, CSF

Specimen:

Test Code

CACR

Specimen Name

Cryptococcal Antigen, CSF

Collect

Sterile Container

Submit

1 mL (Min: 0.5 mL) Serum

Special Handling

Rejection Criteria

Stability

Refrigerated

Methodology

Performed

Performed daily, STAT, and routine - Reported same day or in 2 hrs for STAT testing.

Reported

CPT Codes

  • 86403

Components

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Common Lab Definitions

  • Serum 
  • Plasma 
  • STT