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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

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 Unacceptable
  Refrigerated 3 d
  Frozen

Unacceptable

 

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

Send Out Instructions

Reference Test Name:

Cryptococcus Antigen Screen
Reference Test Number:

SRCAFS
Instructions:

 Send out Monday through Friday with the UW courier.

 

Synonyms

Cryptococcus Antigen

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.

Methodology

Method: None specified

Analytical Volume: 0.3 mL Serum

Limitations:

Reference Range

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