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HelpCatalog ID Ag Cryptococcus Cryptococcal Antigen Test
CPOE Test Name
Cryptococcal Antigen
Epic EAP Test Code
LAB2218
Synonyms
CRYPT
Specimen Type
Serum or cerebrospinal fluid
Specimen Requirements
Serum (red top tube) or cerebrospinal fluid
Causes for Rejection
Improper labeling; improper tube; insufficient quantity; leaking; specimen other than blood or CSF; delay in transport
Turn Around Time
Results available afternoon of test day.
CPT / HCPCS Code
Screen – 87899; Titer – 87899 with a -59 modifier
Performing Lab
Microbiology BA-1672 721-2807
Storage and Transport
Ambient temperature and transport to Microbiology Laboratory within 1 hour.
Reference Range
Negative for Cryptcoccal antigen
Methodology
Immunochromatographic test for C. neoformans antigen.
Test Consists
Cryptococcal antigen detection with titer if screening is positive.
Critical Values
positive with titer >1:5