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HelpTest Code LAB0214865 Cryptococcus Ag w/reflex to Titer, CSF
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| EPICTest Codes | |
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| LAB0214865 | CRYPTOCOCCUS AG W/REFLEX TO TITER, CSF |
Reporting Title
Cryptococcus Ag w/reflex to Titer, CSF
Methodology
Immunochromatographic Lateral Flow Test system
Performing Laboratory
Rice Memorial Hospital Laboratory
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type: Spinal fluid
Container/Tube: Sterile screw-capped tube, collected by proper aseptic technique
Specimen Volume: 0.5 mL
Specimen Minimum Volume: 0.2 mL
Specimen Transport Temperature
Refrigerated (preferred) ≤72 hours/ Frozen if longer in transit
Reference Values
Negative
Positive samples will be titered.
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday, Daily on Demand
CPT Coding
87899