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GENERAL INFORMATION

 

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REQUISITIONS

 

RESOURCES

 

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Mayo Clinic Laboratories

Test Code CRYPTO CSF CSF Cryptococcal Antigen

Clinical System Name

CSF Cryptococcal Antigen

Synonyms

Cryptococcus
Crytpococcal antigen, CSF

Cryptococcus antigen

Fungal Direct Exam

Yeast Direct Exam

Sample Requirements

Specimen: Cerebral Spinal Fluid

Container(s): CSF Tube

Preferred Vol: 1.0 mL

Minimum Vol: 0.5 mL

 

Note: Titer will be done if positive at an additional charge.

Processing Instructions

Reject due to:

Spin: Y

Aliquot: Y

Temp: 2 - 8 C

Storage location: Spin sample, transfer 1.0 mL CSF supernate to a plastic tube affixed with a large Cerner label. Store specimen in the CPA refrigerator, Send Outs rack.

 

 

Off-site collection: Send CSF to lab @ room temperature within 1 hour of collection; refrigerate if delayed.
 

Stability

Specimen Type Temperature Time
  Room temp

1 h
  Refrigerated 7 d
  Frozen

7 d

 

Availability

STAT Performed TAT
Y; with approval

Collected daily; set up at UW Lab M - F, weekends 8 am - 2 pm

 2 - 5 d

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

Performing Laboratory

University of Washington

Dept of Laboratory Medicine

UW Serology and Harborview (HMC) Microbiology

1959 NE Pacific St, NW220

Seattle, WA 98195

 

Phone Number: (206) 520-4600

Department

Department: Send Outs

Phone Number: (206) 987-2563

CPT Codes

86403

Methodology

Method: None specified

Analytical Volume: 0.5 mL CSF Supernate

Limitations:

Reference Range

Female Male
Age Range Age Range
0- Negative (NRN) 0- Negative (NRN)

 

Send Out Instructions

Reference Test Name:

Cryptococcal Antigen Screen, CSF
Reference Test Number:

CCAFS
Instructions:

 Send out Monday - Friday with the UW courier.