Methodology
Microscopy
Specimen Type
CSF
Performing Lab
RCSHD
Epic ID
LAB337
Lab Test Days
upon receipt
Standard TAT
1 day
Stat TAT
1 hour
Collection Information
Specimen Required
CSF, urine, body fluids
Container Type
Sterile Container
Collection Instructions
Submit in a sterile screw-capped container or syringe (capped without needle). Transport immediately to laboratory.
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Refrigerate-OK/Ambient-OK
Test Volume Required
1 ml
Minimum Test Volume
0.5 ml
Processing Instructions
Refer to microbiology processing manual
Included Tests
Microscopic examination for encapsulated yeast
Comments
India Ink preparations performed on CSF sediment are positive in only 60% of all cases of Cryptococcal meningitis. ALL requests for India Ink should include a culture or antigenic detection
Revised
08-02-17