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Important Note

Note that as of January 2, 2023 this test has been discontinued. Please, order a Cryptococcal Antigen CSF Qualitative instead.

Patient Preparation

Follow physician instructions

Special Collection Instructions

Collect 4 tubes and send #2 and #3 to Microbiology.

Collection Method

Follow appropriate collection procedures

Minimum Volume

1.0 mL

Container

Sterile CSF Tube

Preferred Specimen

Sterile CSF Tube

Acceptable Specimens

Sterile CSF Tube

Critical Value

Not defined for this assay

Reasons for Rejection

 


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Hemolysis Threshold N/A
Icterus Threshold N/A
Lipemia Threshold N/A
Other QNS, contaminated, improperly labled, improper specimen type, more than 1 specimen per day

Specimen Stability

 


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Ambient 30 minutes
Refrigerated (4°C to 8°C) N/A
Frozen(-40°C to 0°C) N/A

Performance Information

 


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Days and Time Performed Daily
Expected Turn Around Time Within 24 hours
Stat Availabilty No
Performing Bench Microbiology
Methodology/Method Description Microscopic

Special Handling

Deliver immediately

Additional Information/Important Notes

Limit: 1 per day

CPT Codes

87210