Cryptococcus Antigen
Order Code: C CRYP
Order Form: A-1a Clinical Microbiology Laboratory or Epic Req
Microbiology
BT 6004
356-2591
Bacteriology/Virology Section
Specimen:
CSF, Serum
Collection Medium:
Red top tube
Minimum:
1 mL; CSF or serum (red top)
Delivery Instructions:
Deliver to laboratory immediately after collection.
Testing Schedule:
24 hrs/day, 7 days a week, including holidays. CSF specimen results are available within 2 hours. Serum specimens are analyzed once per day.
Methodology:
Latex agglutination antigen detection.
CPT Code:
86403
 
See Additional Information:
Specimens Requiring Immediate Delivery