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Test ID PLFA Cryptococcus Antigen Screen, Lateral Flow Assay, Pleural Fluid


Additional Testing Requirements


Pleural fluid testing for cryptococcal antigen should also be submitted for routine fungal culture. Order FGEN / Fungal Culture, Routine.



Specimen Required


Container/Tube: Sterile vial

Specimen Volume: 0.5 mL


Secondary ID

42396

Useful For

Diagnosis of infection with Cryptococcus species

Testing Algorithm

If this screen is positive, the antigen titer will be performed at an additional charge.

Specimen Type

Pleural Fluid

Specimen Stability Information

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

Reject Due To

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

Reference Values

Negative

Day(s) Performed

Monday through Sunday

Report Available

Same day/1 to 2 days

Performing Laboratory

Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester

CPT Code Information

87899-Cryptococcus Ag Screen, LFA, PF

87899-Cryptococcus Ag Titer, LFA, PF (if appropriate)

Reflex Tests

Test ID Reporting Name Available Separately Always Performed
PLFAT Cryptococcus Ag Titer, LFA, PF No No

Forms

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