CRYPTOCOCCAL ANTIGEN SERUM OR SPINAL FLUID
General Information
HLAB/HOL Code: CRYP
UPHSM LIS Test #: 819
Schedule: Daily
Testing Time: 1 day
Testing Lab: UP Health System-Marquette
UPHSM LIS Test #: 819
Schedule: Daily
Testing Time: 1 day
Testing Lab: UP Health System-Marquette
Specimen Info
Only 1 specimen type required, unless otherwise specified
Volume: 1 ml serum
Temperature: Refrigerate
Tube Type: 1 SST Tube
Collection Info:
Refrigerate specimen after collection.
Temperature: Refrigerate
Tube Type: 1 SST Tube
Collection Info:
Refrigerate specimen after collection.
Volume: 1 ml
Temperature: Refrigerate
Tube Type: CSF
Collection Info:
Refrigerate specimen after collection.
Temperature: Refrigerate
Tube Type: CSF
Collection Info:
Refrigerate specimen after collection.
Methods
Latex Agglutination
Clinical Utilities
Qualitative or semi quantitative detection of polysaccharide antigens of Cryptococcus neoformans in serum or CSF of patients with systemic disease.
CPT Codes
87899
* The CPT codes provided are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding
is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payer being billed.
Reference Range
Negative
