India Ink for Yeast
Order Name
C INDIA PR
Test Number: 6000500
Revision Date 10/28/2011
Test Number: 6000500
Revision Date 10/28/2011
| Test Name | Methodology | LOINC Code |
|---|---|---|
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India Ink for Yeast
|
Microscopy |
| SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Specimen | Specimen Volume (min) | Specimen Type | Specimen Container | Transport Environment |
| Preferred | 3 mL (1) | CSF (Cerebrospinal Fluid) | Sterile Screwtop Container | Refrigerated |
| GENERAL INFORMATION | |
|---|---|
| Testing Schedule | Daily |
| Expected TAT | 1 Day |
| Clinical Use | Reveals presence of Crytococcus neoformans in CSF |
| CPT Code(s) | 87210 |
| Lab Section | Microbiology |