Cryptococcus Antibody
Synonyms |
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Cerner Name |
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Clinical Info |
Cryptococcus neoformans is a yeast-like organism found commonly in pigeon bird droppings. Cryptococcus is associated with subacute and chronic meningitis, pulmonary, skin, bone, and other lesions, especially in patients who are immunocompromised. |
Specimen Sources |
Blood, Arterial Blood, Capillary Blood, Central Line Blood, Venous |
Specimen Types |
Blood |
Specimen Volume |
1 mL of serum (0.5 mL min) |
Container |
Gold Top Tube |
Collection Instructions |
Container/Tube: Gold-top tube(s) |
Transport Instructions |
Refrigerate |
Specimen Stability |
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Methodology |
Agglutination |
Days Performed |
Monday through Saturday |
Performing Laboratories |
Quest Diagnostics' Nichols Institute, Inc. - Chantilly |
CPT |
86641 |
PDM |
5903420 |
Results |
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Result Interpretation<1:2 |
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Forms |
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