Lab Test Details
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SIM |
Order as MISC until available in EPIC/Beaker (LabCorp # 183025) |
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CPT |
87899 |
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Synonyms |
Cryptococcal Ag; Crypto |
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Specimen Type |
Serum |
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Container |
Gold-top serum separator |
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Collection Instructions |
None |
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Volume |
2 ml Serum |
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Additional Information |
none |
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Patient Preparation |
none |
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Specimen Processing Instructions |
Serum: Allow to clot. Centrifuge at 3380 rpm’s (±100) for a minimum of 10 minutes Centrifuge within 2 hours of collection. |
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Transport Requirements |
Refrigerated |
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Specimen Stability |
Refrigerated: 3 days |
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Rejection Criteria |
hemolysis, lipemia |
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Reference Range |
Negative |
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Critical Value |
none |
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Test Includes |
Reflex to titer on positive results |
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Methodology |
Lateral Flow Immunochromographic Assay |
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Testing Frequency |
Performed by LabCorp (1-3 day turnaround) |
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Reviewed By |
Summer Brochu |
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Reviewed Date |
8/30/22 |
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Supplemental |
Reference Testing |
Reviewed by Summer Brochu 8/30/22