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HelpTest Code SLFAT Cryptococcus Antigen Titer, Lateral Flow Assay, Serum
Specimen Required
Collection Container/Tube:
Preferred: Serum gel
Acceptable: Red top
Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial
Specimen Volume: 0.5 mL
Collection Instructions: Centrifuge and aliquot serum into a plastic vial
Children's Mercy Hospital
Note:
CMH COLLECTION: 1 mL in red gel vacutainer
Specimen Minimum Volume
0.3 mL
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
|---|---|---|---|
| Serum | Refrigerated (preferred) | 14 days | |
| Frozen | 14 days |
Useful For
Monitoring Cryptococcus antigen titers in serum
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 |
| Gross lipemia | Reject |
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Sunday
Report Available
Same day/1 to 2 daysReporting Name
Cryptococcus Ag Titer, LFA, SReference Values
Negative
Reference values apply to all ages.
Method Name
Lateral Flow Assay (LFA)
Performing Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
CPT Code Information
87899