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HelpTest Code CRYPTO AG Cryptococcus Antigen, Spinal Fluid
Additional Codes
Positive results with this test are reflexed to CRYPTOT (Cryptococcal Titer) and send to a reference laboratory for confirmatory method.
Specimen Requirements
Spinal Fluid
1 mL of spinal fluid collected by a physician in a screw-capped, sterile vial. Maintain sterility and forward promptly.
Note: 1. Indicate spinal fluid on request form.
2. Label specimen appropriately (spinal fluid).
Performing Laboratory
Conway Regional Clinical Laboratory Services
Reference Values
Negative
If positive, results are titered.
Methodology
Latex Agglutination
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
Test Classification and CPT Coding
86403 - screen
86406 - titer (if appropriate)