Test ID BLOD0683 Cryptococcus Antigen Screen
AKA
Cryptococcal antigen,
India Ink,
Croptococcus antigen
Specimen Type/Requirements
Red-Top (no-gel serum) Tube.
Specimen Volume
| Preferred Volume | |
| Minimum Volume | 0.5 mL serum |
Stability/Transport
| Room Temperature | 1 hour | |
| Refrigerated | 72 hours | Preferred for Transport |
| Frozen | 7 days |
Performed Test Frequency
Monday-Sunday
Methodology
Immunochromatographic
Performing Lab
Sanford Laboratories Fargo-Microbiology
CPT
87899