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HelpTest Code CLFAT Cryptococcus Antigen Titer, Lateral Flow Assay, Spinal Fluid
Specimen Required
Container/Tube: Sterile vial
Specimen Volume: 0.5 mL
Collection Instructions: Submit specimen from collection vial 2 (preferred), 3, or 4.
Children's Mercy Hospital
Note:
CMH COLLECTION: 0.5 mL in sterile cup
Specimen Minimum Volume
0.3 mL
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| CSF | Refrigerated (preferred) | 14 days |
| Frozen | 14 days |
Useful For
Monitoring Cryptococcus antigen titers in cerebrospinal fluid
Aiding in the diagnosis of cryptococcosis
This test should not be used as a test of cure or to guide treatment decisions.
Reject Due To
| Gross hemolysis | Reject |
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Sunday
Report Available
Same day/1 to 2 daysReporting Name
Cryptococcus Ag Titer, LFA, CSFMethod Name
Lateral Flow Assay (LFA)
Performing Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
CPT Code Information
87899