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HelpEpic Test Code LAB1210 Cryptococcus Antibody
Additional Codes
Quest Code: 30429X
Specimen Type
Serum
Preferred Container
Red top tube
Alternate Container
Gold top tube
Blood Tube Draw Volume
Min 50% draw volume
Minumum Volume to Submit for Testing
1 mL Serum
Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 7 days
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 30 days
Causes For Rejection
Mislabeled or unlabeled specimen
Less than 50% draw for Vacutainer tubes
Gross hemolysis
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Shipping Frozen is acceptable
Reference Values
< 1:2
Clinical Significance
Cryptococcus neoformans is a yeast-like organism found commonly in pigeon bird droppings. Cryptococcus is associated with subacute and chronic meningitis, pulmonary, skin, bone, and other lesions, especially in patients who are immunocompromised.
Maximum Laboratory Time
4 days
Day(s) and Time(s) Test Performed
Monday – Saturday
Methodology
Agglutination
CPT Code
86403
Last Updated
12-Apr-18