Cryptococcal Antigen Screen, CSF
General Information
Lab Name
Cryptococcal Antigen, CSF
Lab Code
CCAFS
Epic Name
Cryptococcal Antigen, CSF
Description
STAT requests require approval from Lab Med Resident or Lab Director. HMC: STAT requests performed daily until 3:30pm. After 3:30pm, HMC STAT request is performed by UW-MT. If test is positive, a quantitative titer is run for an additional fee (CCAFSQ)
UW-MT: screening test run from 07:00 to 23:00. Tests received after 23:00 will wait until the next morning. For positive tests, quantititive titer is run on dayshift only 8:00-14:00.
Synonyms
Cryptococcus Antigen, Fungal Direct Exam, Yeast Direct Exam
Interpretation
Reference Range
| Female | Male | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Age | Range | Age | Range |
| 0- | Negative [NRN] | 0- | Negative [NRN] |
Effective date: 04/01/2010
Ordering & Collection
Specimen Type
Collection
SPINAL FLUID
Handling Instructions
Send CSF to lab @ room temperature within 2 hours of collection; refrigerate if delayed.
Note: other CSF tests may require immediate transport.
Quantity
requested: 1.0 mL CSF supernate
minimum: 0.5 mL CSF supernate
Processing
Test should be performed on supernate CSF (after centrifugation). This test is more sensitive than an India Ink preparation.
Performance
LIS Dept Code
Serology (SR)
Performing Location(s)
| HMC |
Microbiology
206-744-5858 325 9th Ave, Rm # GWH-47, Seattle, WA 98104-2420 |
|
|---|---|---|
| UW-MT |
Serology
206-520-4600 Clinical Lab, Room # NW177, |
Frequency
HMC: Monday-Friday dayshift Weekend/Holiday: 8am-2pm. UW-MT: Everyday 7:00 to 23:00
Available STAT?
with approval