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)