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Test Code PLFAT Cryptococcus Antigen Titer, Lateral Flow Assay, Pleural Fluid

Reporting Name

Cryptococcus Ag Titer, LFA, PF

Useful For

Diagnosis of infection with Cryptococcus species

Method Name

Only orderable as a reflex. For more information see PLFA / Cryptococcus Antigen Screen, Lateral Flow Assay, Pleural Fluid.

 

Lateral Flow Assay (LFA)

Performing Laboratory

Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester

Specimen Type

Pleural Fluid


Specimen Required


Only orderable as a reflex. For more information see PLFA / Cryptococcus Antigen Screen, Lateral Flow Assay, Pleural Fluid.

 

Container/Tube: Sterile vial

Specimen Volume: 0.5 mL


Reject Due To

  All specimens will be evaluated at Mayo Clinic Laboratories for test suitability.

Specimen Minimum Volume

0.25 mL

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type Temperature Time
Pleural Fluid Refrigerated (preferred) 21 days
  Frozen  30 days

Reference Values

Only orderable as a reflex. For more information see PLFA / Cryptococcus Antigen Screen, Lateral Flow Assay, Pleural Fluid.

Day(s) Performed

Monday through Sunday

Test Classification

This test has been modified from the manufacturer's instructions. Its performance characteristics were determined by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements. This test has not been cleared or approved by the US Food and Drug Administration.

CPT Code Information

87899

LOINC Code Information

Test ID Test Order Name Order LOINC Value
PLFAT Cryptococcus Ag Titer, LFA, PF 11473-6

 

Result ID Test Result Name Result LOINC Value
48431 Cryptococcus Ag Titer, LFA, PF 11473-6

Secondary ID

48431

Report Available

2 days

Forms

If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send Infectious Disease Serology Test Request (T916) with the specimen.