Test ID NBLD0334 Cryptococcus Antigen Screen, CSF
AKA
Cryptococcal antigen,
India Ink,
Cryptococcus antigen
Specimen Type/Requirements
CSF is collected by the provider in screw top sterile tubes numbered 1-4
Specimen Volume
Preferred Volume | |
Minimum Volume | 0.5 mL CSF |
Stability/Transport
Room Temperature | Not Acceptable | |
Refrigerated | 72 hours | Preferred for Transport |
Frozen | 7 days |
Performed Test Frequency
Monday-Sunday
Methodology
Immunochromatographic
Performing Lab
Sanford Laboratories Fargo-Microbiology
CPT
87899