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Test Code LAB927 Cryptococcus Antigen, Spinal Fluid

Additional Codes

44137

Reporting Title

Cryptococcal Antigen (CSF)

Methodology

Latex Agglutination

Performing Laboratory

OhioHealth Laboratory Services-RMH Microbiology Laboratory

Specimen Requirements

1. Collect 1 mL of spinal fluid in a screw-capped, sterile, plastic vial.

2. Label vial with patient’s name (first and last), date and actual time of collection, and type of specimen.

3. Send specimen refrigerated. Maintain sterility and forward promptly.

Reference Values

Negative

If positive, results are titered.

Critical value: All positives are always called within 1 hour
 

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Sunday

Test Classification and CPT Coding

86403 - particle agglutination

86406 - titer (if appropriate)