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HelpTest Code SFCRYP Cryptococcus Antigen, CSF
Additional Codes
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Test ID |
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SFCRYP |
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EPIC Test ID |
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LAB927 |
Specimen Requirements
Unless monitoring therapy for previous infection, the Cryptococcal Antigen Test should be used in conjunction with fungal culture, and is not an acceptable substitute for culture of CSF.
Container/Tube Type:
Sterile CSF Container (orignal container)
Collection Information:
CSF
Transport Information:
1.0 mL CSF
Minimum Sample Volume
0.1 mL
Specimen Stability
Refrigerated Stability:
72 hours
Frozen Stability:
Indefinitely
Ambient Stability:
NOT Acceptable
Report Availibility
Performed:
Daily, 24 hours
Analytical Time:
1 hour
Methodology
Lateral Flow Enzyme Immunoassay
Unacceptable Conditions
Specimens in transit should remain at 2-8o C