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HelpTest Code CRYPAGS Cryptococcus Antigen Screen with Titer, Serum
Useful For
The diagnosis of Cryptococcus infection and the monitoring of treatment.A semi-quantitative titer will be performed on positive samples at an additional charge.
Synonyms/Keywords
Cryptococcus AntigenSpecimen Requirements
| Fasting Required | Specimen Type | Preferred Container/Tube | Acceptable Container/Tube | Specimen Volume | Specimen Minimum Volume (allows for 1 repeat) |
Pediatric Minimum Volume (no repeat) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No | Serum | Serum Separator Tube (SST) | Red Top Tube (SST) | 1.0 mL |
0.5 mL |
0.5 mL |
Collection/Processing Instructions
Separate serum from cells within 2 hours of collection.
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Serum | Refrigerate | 3 days |
| Frozen | > 3 days |
Rejection Criteria
HemolysisReference Range Information
| Performing Location | Reference Range |
|---|---|
| Marshfield | Negative |
Marshfield Labs Performing Department
Marshfield Labs Immunodiagnostics
Performing Information
| Performing Location | Day(s) Test Performed | Analytical Time | Methodology/Instrumentation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marshfield | Monday through Friday | 1 day | Lateral Flow Immunochromatographic |
CPT Codes
| CPT | Modifier (if needed) |
Quantity | Description | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 87899 | 1 | Screen | ||
| 87899 | 1 | Titer | as needed |
Outreach CPT Codes
| CPT | Modifier (if needed) |
Quantity | Description | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 87899 | 1 | Screen | ||
| 87899 | 1 | Titer | as needed |
Ordering Applications
| Ordering Application | Description |
|---|---|
| Cerner |
Cryptococcus Antigen Screen with Titer, Serum |