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HelpTest ID BLOD0683 Cryptococcus Antigen Screen Reflex to Titer
Specimen Type/Requirements
Gold top (Serum w/gel) tube - Serum
Red top (Serum w/out gel) tube - Serum
Test is not affected by hemolysis or lipemia.
Specimen Volume
| Preferred Volume | 1.0 mL |
|---|---|
| Minimum Volume | 0.7 mL |
Stability/Transport
| Room Temperature | 2 hours | |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigerated | 3 days | Preferred for transport |
| Frozen | Not Acceptable |
Performed Test Frequency
Monday through Sunday
Additional Information
Positive screen results will reflex automatically at an additional charge to a Cryptococcus Antigen Titer (LABS0053).
Methodology
Lateral Flow
Performing Lab
Sanford Laboratories Sioux Falls
CPT
87899
Reflex 87899