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Test Code BF15 Cryptococcus, Antigen CSF

Synonym

  • FCRAG

Specimen Required

Preferred Container/Tube: CSF Tube 2
Acceptable Container/Tube: CSF Tube 2, CSF Tube 1, CSF Tube 3, CSF Tube 4
Specimen Volume: 3 mL
Specimen Minimum Volume: 1 mL

Specimen Stability Information

Refrigerated: 3 days

Rejection Due To

  • Gross hemolysis

Testing Algorithm

If Cryptococcal Antigen, CSF (FCRAG) is positive, then the FCRAG titer will be performed.

Reflex Tests

Reporting Name Available Separately Always Reported
FCRAG Titer No No

Interpretation

Negative

Method Description

Lateral flow assay

Performing Lab

Clinical Lab UH

Day(s) Performed

Monday through Sunday

Report Available

1 to 3 days

Reporting Name

Cryptococcus Antigen, CSF

CPT Code Information

87327

LOINC Code Information

31790-9
9817-8 (if applicable)