Test directory: Cryptococcus Antibody

Ordering Code4905
Test NameCryptococcus Antibody
AliasCryptococcus neoformans Ab
Preferred SpecimenSerum
Preferred ContainerSST (Gold)
Other Specimen/ContainerSerum in Plain (Red)
Optimum Volume1 mL
Collection InstructionsKeep refrigerated
Handling InstructionsSeparate serum promptly
Keep refrigerated
Transport RequirementsOahu: Refrigerated
Airline: Refrigerated
Specimen StabilityAmbient: 7 Days
Refrigerated: 14 Days
Frozen: 30 Days
Rejection CriteriaGrossly hemolyzed, Grossly lipemic, Grossly icteric
Avail. StatNO
Analytic Time10 Days
MethodologyAgglutination
Reference Lab Quest Diagnostic Lab-NI

Reference range(s)

The reference ranges listed below are valid on this date of November 21, 2024.
ComponentAgeMale NormMale Critical LowMale Critical HighFemale NormFemale Critical HighFemale Critical LowUnitsAdd'l info
Cryptococcus AntibodyALLSee report.