Specimen Type/Volume

1) 1 mL serum. 2) 1 mL CSF.

Shipping Information

Ship in insulated container with freezer packs.

Collection Protocol

1) Collect blood into a red-top tube. 2) Sterile leakproof container.

Additional Information

This test is sent to an external laboratory. For the detection of Cryptococcus spp. in serum. Shipping (test code: xtrnu), handling (test code: xhand) and accession (test code: xacccor) fees are also applicable on each submission. External test price is subject to change.