Cryptococcal AG CSF CRYPTAG

Synonyms

Allscripts (AEHR) Order Name

Cryptococcal Antigen - CSF

Sunrise Clinical Manager (SCM) Order Name

Cryptococcal Antigen - CSF

EPIC Order Name

CSF, Cryptococcus Antigen

Clinical Info

Specimen Type

CSF

Container

Sterile

Collection Instructions

Container/Tube: Screw-capped, sterile container
Specimen: 2 mL (minimum volume:  1 mL) of spinal fluid  
Transport Temperature:  Refrigerated. Maintain sterility and forward promptly.

Transport Instructions

Refrigerated. Maintain sterility and forward promptly.

Specimen Stability

Methodology

Lateral flow, Immunochromatographic

Days Performed

Monday through Friday

Performing Laboratory

Northwell Health Laboratories

CPT

87899

PDM

5700541

Result Interpretation

Negative

Forms