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HelpCryptococcal Antigen Screen, Spinal Fluid*
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
Normal Referenace Ranges: Negative
Critical call value: Positive
Day(s) Performed
Daily. Available STAT
Analytical Time:
1 day
Performing Laboratory
Rutland Regional Medical Center Laboratory
Methodology
Immy Cryptococcal Antigen Lateral Flow Assay.
If this test is positive, titer will be performed at an additional charge.
Test Classification and CPT Coding
87327
Additional CPT codes may apply.