Cryptococcal Antigen

Orderable EAP code:

LAB100428 (CSF), LAB100427 (Blood)

Billable EAP Codes:

80001887 x 1

CPT Codes:

86403 x 1

Lab Section:

Core Lab

Turnaround Time:

Routine: 4 Hours
Urgent: 2 Hours

Test Schedule:

24 hours, 7 days a week.

Units:

POS/NEG

Critical Values:

Positive

Specimen Requirements:

If CSF, STAT to lab.
0.5 mL CSF or 1 mL blood, RED top tube.

Pediatric Specimen Requirements:

If CSF, STAT to lab.
0.5 mL in a 4 mL RED top tube or 0.5 mL CSF

Reference Range:

Negative

Comments:

A quantitative test will be performed at an extra charge on specimens that give a positive screening for Cryptococcus. Send required amount in addition to specimen sent for culture as remaining specimen is not suitable for culture after antigen test has been performed.

Synonyms:

Crypto Antigen, CCA for Serum, Cryptococcal Antigen, Qualitative, CCC for CSF