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Cryptococcus Antigen, Serum

CRY BLD
Example Reports
Negative
Positive

Ordering Recommendation

Identify C. neoformans as the infectious agent of invasive cryptococcal disease.

New York DOH Approval Status

This test is New York state approved.

Specimen Required

Patient Preparation
Collect

Plain Red or Serum Separator Tube (SST).

Specimen Preparation

Separate from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection. Transfer 1 mL serum to an ARUP Standard Transport Tube. (Min: 0.25 mL)

Storage/Transport Temperature

Refrigerated.

Unacceptable Conditions

Plasma.

Remarks
Stability

Ambient: 1 hour; Refrigerated: 1 week; Frozen: 1 week

Methodology

Semi-quantitative Enzyme Immunoassay

Performed

Sun-Sat

Reported

Within 24 hours

Reference Interval

Negative

Interpretive Data



Compliance Category

FDA

Note

Positive specimens are titered.

Hotline History

N/A

CPT Codes

87327

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Components

Component Test Code* Component Chart Name LOINC
0050196 Cryptococcus Antigen Serum, EIA 29903-2
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Aliases

  • India ink
  • cryptococcal antigen
  • serum cryptococcus screen
  • Cryptococcus Ag Screen, S
Cryptococcus Antigen, Serum