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HelpTest ID ULFAT Cryptococcus Antigen Titer, Lateral Flow Assay, Urine
Specimen Required
Only orderable as a reflex. For more information see ULFA / Cryptococcus Antigen Screen, Lateral Flow Assay, Random, Urine.
Supplies: Urine Tubes, 10 mL (T068)
Submission Container/Tube: Plastic, 10-mL urine tube
Specimen Volume: 1 mL
Collection Instructions:
1. Collect a random urine specimen.
2. No preservative.
Secondary ID
604369Useful For
Aiding in the diagnosis of infection with Cryptococcus neoformans or Cryptococcus gattii
This test should not be used as a test of cure.
Specimen Type
UrineSpecimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Urine | Refrigerated (preferred) | 14 days |
| Frozen | 14 days |
Reject Due To
| Gross hemolysis | Reject |
| Turbid; Colored | Reject |
Reference Values
Only orderable as a reflex. For more information see ULFA / Cryptococcus Antigen Screen, Lateral Flow Assay, Random, Urine.
Negative
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Friday
Report Available
1 to 4 daysPerforming Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
CPT Code Information
87899