Test Code CSFCRYAG Cryptococcus Antigen, Spinal Fluid
Specimen Requirements
Container/Tube: Sterile vial(s) or plain, red-top tube(s)
Specimen Volume: 8 mL of spinal fluid
Collection Instructions:
Note: Label specimen appropriately.
Specimen Transport Temperature
Ambient
Performing Laboratory
The Valley Hospital
Reference Values
Negative
If positive, spinal fluid will be titered to endpoint.
Test Classification and CPT Coding
87327