INDIA INK PREP (CRYPTOCOCCUS SPECIES)
General Information
HLAB/HOL Code: INK
UPHSM LIS Test #: 527
Schedule: Daily
Testing Time: 1 hour
Testing Lab: UP Health System-Marquette
UPHSM LIS Test #: 527
Schedule: Daily
Testing Time: 1 hour
Testing Lab: UP Health System-Marquette
Specimen Info
Only 1 specimen type required, unless otherwise specified
Volume: 1.0 mL
Temperature: Ambient
Tube Type: CSF
Collection Info:
Place specimen in sterile screw capped container.
Note: complete appropriate form:
Inpatient: Microbiology request form.
Reference: Reference lab request form
Temperature: Ambient
Tube Type: CSF
Collection Info:
Place specimen in sterile screw capped container.
Note: complete appropriate form:
Inpatient: Microbiology request form.
Reference: Reference lab request form
Clinical Utilities
Use for demonstration of Cryptococcus in CSF by capsule visualization.
CPT Codes
87210
* The CPT codes provided are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding
is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payer being billed.
Reference Range
Negative for yeast
