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Mayo Clinic Laboratories

Test Code LAB0214857 Cryptococcus Antigen, Serum

Methodology

Lateral Flow Assay
Useful for detection of cryptococcal antigen in serum.

Performing Laboratory

CentraCare Laboratory Services

Specimen Requirements

Specimen Type: Serum

Container/Tube: Serum gel or plain red top

Specimen Volume: 1 mL

Note:  Hemolyzed samples will be rejected

Specimen Transport Temperature

Refrigerated 2-8 0 C (72 hours)

Reference Values

Negative (reported as positive or negative)
If positive, results are titered.

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Sunday

Test Classification and CPT Coding

87899