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HelpTest Code ULFA Cryptococcus Antigen Screen, Lateral Flow Assay, Random, Urine
Additional Codes
| Hospital Order Code |
| Lab2608 MISMGO |
Specimen Required
Supplies: Urine Tubes, 10 mL (T068)
Submission Container/Tube: Plastic, 10-mL urine tube
Specimen Volume: 1 mL
Collection Instructions:
1. Collect a random urine specimen.
2. No preservative.
Useful For
Aiding in the diagnosis of infection with Cryptococcus neoformans or Cryptococcus gattii
This test should not be used as a test of cure.
This test should not be used as a screening procedure for the general population.
Reflex Tests
| Test ID | Reporting Name | Available Separately | Always Performed |
|---|---|---|---|
| ULFAT | Cryptococcus Ag Titer, LFA, U | No | No |
Method Name
Lateral Flow Assay (LFA)
Reporting Name
Cryptococcus Ag Screen, LFA, USpecimen Type
UrineSpecimen Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Urine | Refrigerated (preferred) | 14 days |
| Frozen | 14 days |
Reject Due To
| Gross hemolysis | Reject |
| Turbid; Colored | Reject |
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Friday
Report Available
1 to 4 daysPerforming Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
Test Classification
This test has been modified from the manufacturer's instructions. Its performance characteristics were determined by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements. This test has not been cleared or approved by the US Food and Drug Administration.CPT Code Information
87899
87899 (if appropriate)
LOINC Code Information
| Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| ULFA | Cryptococcus Ag Screen, LFA, U | 16693-4 |
| Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| 604095 | Cryptococcus Ag Screen, LFA, U | 16693-4 |
Forms
If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send Infectious Disease Serology Test Request (T916) with the specimen.