Cryptococcal Antigen Screen, Spinal Fluid*
Methodology
Latex Agglutination
If this test is positive, titer will be performed at an additional charge.
Performing Laboratory
Rutland Regional Medical Center Laboratory
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type: Spinal fluid
Container/Tube: Sterile vial
Specimen Volume: 5 mL
Specimen Minimum Volume: 1 mL
Specimen Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Reference Values
Negative
Critical call value (automatic call): Positive
Day(s) Performed
Daily
Available STAT
Analytical Time:
1 day
Test Classification and CPT Coding
87327
Additional CPT codes may apply.