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HelpTest Code 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.
Useful For
Aiding in the diagnosis of infection with Cryptococcus neoformans or Cryptococcus gattii
This test should not be used as a test of cure.
Disease States
- Cryptococcosis
Reporting Name
Cryptococcus Ag Titer, LFA, USpecimen Type
UrineSpecimen Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Specimen 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 daysSpecimen Retention Time
7 daysPerforming Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
CPT Code Information
87899
LOINC Code Information
| Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| ULFAT | Cryptococcus Ag Titer, LFA, U | 93766-4 |
| Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| 604369 | Cryptococcus Ag Titer, LFA, U | 93766-4 |