9096 0 India Ink View More India Ink Home > India Ink Lab Test Details Lab Test Details SIM 40505 CPT 87210 Synonyms Cryptococcus Prep Specimen Type CSF Container Sterile CSF Collection Instructions Volume 0.5 mL Additional Information Patient Preparation Specimen Processing Instructions Transport Requirements Room Temp Specimen Stability Room Temp Rejection Criteria Clotted Specimens or Grossly bloody. Improperly labeled or misidentified. Reference Range Negative for Encapsulated Yeast Critical Value Positive for Encapsulated Yeast Test Includes Cryptococcus neoformans capsular stain Methodology Microscopic exam Testing Frequency Daily Reviewed By Amanda Blackwell Reviewed Date 02/02/23 Supplemental