CRYPTOCOCCAL ANTIGEN LATERAL FLOW IMMUNOASSAY
| Synonyms: | Cryptococcal Antigen |
| Computer Code: | (CRAGLF) |
| Specimen Collection: | Serum: collect red top tube CSF: follow accepted procedures for lumbar puncture. |
| Minimum Volume: | 0.5 mL |
| Handling Instructions for Offsite Areas: | Transport to lab at room temperature as soon as possible or within 2 hours. Refrigerate at 2-8ºC for up to 72 hours and transport on wet ice. Transport specimen at room temperature within 2 hours. Transport specimen on wet ice when delayed up to 72 hours. |
| Reference Values: | Negative |
| Lab Code: | Microbiology |
| Requisition: | NA |
| Test Frequency: | Daily |
| Routine TAT: | 8 hrs (serum) NA for CSF |
| Stat TAT: | 1 hr (CSF) |
| CPT Code(s): | 87899 |
| LCD or NCD: | |
| Methodology Used: |
See Addendum XVII |