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Test Code SFCRTR Cryptococcus Antigen Titer, CSF (reflex only)

Important Note

Must order screening test first (SQ code: SFCRYP).

Reflex Titer is done automatically by laboratory if SFCRYP is positive.

Additional Codes

Epic EAP

LAB2024 Cryptococcus Antigen Titer, CSF

Reflex Test Only, Do Not Order

Specimen Requirements

Container/Tube Type: 

Sterile CSF Container

 

Collection Information: 

CSF

 

Transport Information: 

1.0 mL CSF

 

Minimum Sample Volume: 

0.1 mL

Performing Laboratory

Pathology Laboratory, UnityPoint Health, Des Moines

CPT

86406

Methodology

Lateral Flow Enzyme Immunoassay

Stability

Refrigerated Stability: 

72 hours

 

Frozen Stability: 

Indefinitely

 

Ambient Stability: 

NOT Acceptable

Performance

Performed: 

Daily, 24 hours

 

Analytical Time: 

1 hour