Test Code SCAG CRYPTOCOCCAL ANTIGEN, SERUM
Method
Immunochromatographic
CPT(s)
Description | CPT Code |
Cryptococcal Antigen, Serum | 87899 |
Specimen Information
Container |
Specimen |
Temperature |
Collect Vol |
Submit Vol |
Minimum Vol |
Stability |
Serum Separator Tube |
Serum |
Refrigerate |
4 mL |
2 mL |
1 mL |
72 Hours |
Reference Range
Negative (No cryptococcal antigen detected)
Instrumentation
Manual Method
LOINC Code Information
Order Code | Reporting Name | LOINC Code |
SCAG | Cryptococcal Antigen, Serum | 31790-9 |
Performing Location
University of Vermont Medical Center
Test Schedule / Analytical Time / Test Priority
Daily / 1 day / Not available STAT
Section
Microbiology-2
Is the UVMMC lab NY State Certified to perform this testing? Yes/No
Yes