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Epic EAP: LAB1210
Epic Description: CRYPTOCOCCUS ANTIBODY
Specimen Type
Blood
Specimen Required
| Collection Container | Preferred Volume | Minimum Volume | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preferred |
Red, No Anticoagulant, No gel |
6.0 mL | 3.0 mL |
Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 7 days
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 30 days
Instructions for Collection and Transport
Centrifuge specimen. Aliquot serum into plastic vial. Refrigerate specimen.
Aliquot Requirements
Serum
Optimum 1.0 mL
Minimum 0.5 mL
Performing Lab
Sendout Lab
Reference Lab: Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute, Referral code: 30429
http://www.questdiagnostics.com/testcenter/TestDetail.action?tabName=OrderingInfo&ntc=30429
Assay Frequency
Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday
Routine Turnaround Time
1 – 4 days, excluding weekends and holidays.
CSR Storage Requirements
Centrifuge specimen. Aliquot serum into plastic vial. Refrigerate specimen.
CPT Code Information
86641