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Epic Code LAB848 Cryptococcus Antibody

Important Note

Order as Reference Miscellaneous #LAB848; indicate complete test name when ordering.

Focus code: M 90522

Additional Test Codes

Focus code: M 90522

Test Name Alias

Cryptococcus Ab

Specimen Requirements

Specimen Type: Serum
Container/Tube:  Red-top (no additive)
Volume: 1 mL serum
Minimum volume:  0.5 mL serum
Collection Instructions: 

  • Allow specimen to clot for 30 minutes and centrifuge within 2 hours.
  • Aliquot serum into screw top plastic transport tube.
  • NOTE: Volumes listed are in serum or plasma, draw approximately 2 1/2 times the requested volume in whole blood.

Specimen Stability

Ambient: 7 days

Refrigerate: 14 days

Frozen: 30 days

Test Frequency

Set up: Mon, Wed, Fri; Report available: 2-5 days at Focus

Reference Range

<1:2

Performing Department

Send out to Focus Diagnostics, Inc via Mayo Medical Laboratories

Methodology

Methodology not available at this time

CPT

86641

CDM Code

408998

Epic Test ID

1230101117

Mayo Access Code

SHO127

Reviewed Date

6/9/2023