Cryptococcal antigen, CSF

Alphabetical Test listing

Test name:

Test number:

6629

Excellian order number:

LAB6629

Abbreviation:

CAC

Useful for:

Aiding in diagnosis of infections caused by Cryptococcus neoformans.

Specimen type:

Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF)

Collection container:

Sterile vial

Volume:

1.0 mL

Transport container:

Sterile vial/container

Transport and stability:

Refrigerated - 72 hours

Reason for rejection:

Performing lab:

AHL - Microbiology: M

Days set up:

Daily

TAT:

1 day
STAT - 2 hours

Method:

Lateral Flow Immunochromatographic Assay (LFIA)

Reference ranges:

Negative

Results that require action (critical):

Positive

CPT codes:

86403
86406 - Titer (if applicable)

Date created:

11/30/2001

Revised date:

12/26/2023

Review date:

12/18/2023