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Mayo Clinic Laboratories

Test Code LAB0214865 Cryptococcus Antigen, CSF

Methodology

Lateral Flow Assay
Useful for detection of cryptococcal antigen in spinal fluid.

Performing Laboratory

CentraCare Laboratory Services

Specimen Requirements

Specimen Type: Spinal fluid

Container/Tube: Sterile vial

Specimen Volume: 0.5 mL

Specimen Transport Temperature

Refrigerated 2-8 0C  (72 hours)

Reference Values

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

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Sunday

Test Classification and CPT Coding

87899