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Test Code CRAG Cryptococcus Antigen, Serum or Spinal Fluid

Methodology

Latex Agglutination

 

Specimen Requirements

Container/Tube: 

   1. Serum – SST or Plain Red Top Tube

   2. CSF – Sterile Container - Specimen Volume: 1 mL

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Sunday

Reference Values

Negative

Critical value: Positive

Test Classification and CPT Coding

86403

Performing Laboratory

Beebe Healthcare Laboratory

Performing Location

Margaret H. Rollins Laboratory

Specimen Transport Temperature

Refrigerate