Methodology
Latex Agglutination (LA)
Synonyms
Cryptococcal Ag
Specimen Type
Serum or CSF
Performing Lab
Quest Diagnostics San Juan Capistrano
Epic ID
LAB01190
Lab Test Days
Tuesday-Saturday
Standard TAT
1-3 Days
Collection Information
Specimen Required
1-4 mL Blood or 0.5-1 mL CSF collected in a sterile container
Container Type
Red Top (No Additive)
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Refrigerate-OK/Frozen-OK
Specimen Stability
Room Temp: Unacceptable; Refrigerated: 7 Days; Frozen: 60 Days
Test Volume Required
2 mL Serum or 1 mL CSF
Minimum Test Volume
0.5 mL Serum or CSF
Processing Instructions
Centrifuge and transfer serum specimens within 1 hour of collection.
CPT Codes
86403; 86406
Revised
09-27-22