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Test Code CLFAT Cryptococcus Antigen Titer, Lateral Flow Assay, Spinal Fluid

Useful For

Monitoring Cryptococcus antigen titers in cerebrospinal fluid

 

Aiding in the diagnosis of cryptococcosis

 

This test should not be used as a test of cure or to guide treatment decisions.

Reporting Name

Cryptococcus Ag Titer, LFA, CSF

Specimen Type

CSF


Specimen Required


Container/Tube: Sterile vial

Specimen Volume: 0.5 mL


Specimen Minimum Volume

0.3 mL

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type Temperature Time Special Container
CSF Refrigerated (preferred) 14 days
  Frozen  14 days

Reference Values

Negative

Reference values apply to all ages.

Day(s) Performed

Monday through Sunday

Report Available

Same day/1 to 2 days

Performing Laboratory

Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester

Test Classification

This test has been cleared, approved, or is exempt by the US Food and Drug Administration and is used per manufacturer's instructions. Performance characteristics were verified by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements.

CPT Code Information

87899

LOINC Code Information

Test ID Test Order Name Order LOINC Value
CLFAT Cryptococcus Ag Titer, LFA, CSF 9817-8

 

Result ID Test Result Name Result LOINC Value
62076 Cryptococcus Ag Titer, LFA, CSF 9817-8

Method Name

Lateral Flow Assay (LFA)

Forms

If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send Infectious Disease Serology Test Request (T916) with the specimen.