Orderable EAP code:

LAB100340

Billable EAP Codes:

80001903 x 1

CPT Codes:

86406 x 1

Lab Section:

Core Lab

Turnaround Time:

Routine: 4 Hours

Urgent: 2 Hours

Test Schedule:

Test available Monday through Friday, 7:00 am to 3:30 pm.

Units:

Titer

Specimen Requirements:

1 mL blood in a RED top tube.

Pediatric Specimen Requirements:

 0.5 mL blood in a 4 mL RED top tube.

Comments:

This test is run on specimens positive for the cryptococcus screening test. A negative test does not rule out Cryptococcal meningitis. A culture should be performed to confirm the diagnosis regardless of titer.

Synonyms:

Cryptococcal Antigen, Quantitative, CCA for Serum, CCT for CTT