Cryptococcal AG Serum CRYPT SER

Synonyms

Allscripts (AEHR) Order Name

Cryptococcal Antigen - Serum

Sunrise Clinical Manager (SCM) Order Name

Cryptococcal Antigen - Serum

EPIC Order Name

Cryptococcus Antigen, Blood

Clinical Info

Specimen Type

Blood

Container

Red Top Tube

Collection Instructions

Container/Tube:  Plain, red-top tube(s)
Specimen:  3 (minimum volume:  1 mL) of serum
Transport Temperature:  Refrigerate

Transport Instructions

Refrigerate

Specimen Stability

72 hours at 2‑8 °C 

Methodology

Lateral Flow, Immunochromatographic

Days Performed

Monday through Friday

Performing Laboratory

Northwell Health Laboratories

CPT

87899

PDM

5700543

Result Interpretation

Negative

Forms