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Test Code CRYPTO AG Cryptococcal Antigen

Important Note

STAT requests require approval from Lab Med Resident or Lab Director. HMC: STAT requests performed daily until 3:30pm. After 3:30pm, HMC STAT request is performed by UWMC. If test is positive, a quantitative titer is run for an additional fee.

Clinical System Name

Cryptococcal Antigen

Synonyms

Cryptococcus Antigen

Sample Requirements

Specimen: Whole Blood

Container(s): Red

Preferred Vol: 3.0 mL

Minimum Vol: 1.0 mL

 

Note: 

Processing Instructions

Reject due to:

Spin: Y

Aliquot: Y

Temp: 2 - 4 C

Storage Location: Store specimen in the CPA 3 refrigerator, Send Outs rack.

 

Off-site Collection: Spin and refrigerate until transport.

Stability

Specimen Type Temperature Time
  Room temp

 
  Refrigerated  
  Frozen

 

 

Availability

STAT Performed TAT
Y, with LMR approval

M - F

 2 - 5 d

Requests for STAT testing require approval of the UW Lab Med Resident or Lab Director.

Performing Laboratory

University of Washington Medical Center

Department of Laboratory Medicine
1959 NE Pacific St, NW220
Seattle, WA 98195
 

Phone Number: (206) 520-4600

Department

Department: Send Outs

Phone Number: (206) 987-2563

Methodology

Method: None specified

Analytical Volume: 0.3 mL Serum

Limitations:

Reference Range

Female Male
Age Range Age Range
0- Negative 0- Negative

 

 

Send Out Instructions

Reference Test Name:

Cryptococcus Antigen Screen
Reference Test Number:

SRCAFS
Instructions:

 Send out Monday through Friday with the UW courier.