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Test Code CRAG (CSF) Cryptococcal Antigen, CSF or Serum

Additional Codes

CRAGS (Serum)

Performing Laboratory

CCHS-Christiana Care Health Services

Specimen Requirements

Container/Tube:  CSF-Sterile, leakproof CSF tube; Serum-red top / gel tube

Collection Instructions:  Maintain sterility and forward promptly.

Note:  Label container with patient's full name and 1 additional unique patient identifier such as date of birth, medical record number, emergency ID number, date and time of collection, collector's initials, and type of specimen.

Reference Values

Negative

Methodologies

Latex agglutination

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Sunday

Routine Turnaround Time:  Qualitative result: 8 hours; Quantitative (titer) result:  < 24 hours

STAT Turnaround Time:  1 hour