Microbiology Laboratory

Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine

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India Ink

  • LIS Mnemonic: II

    Collect

    Sterile Leak-Proof Container

    Volume Required

    CSF

    Minimum Required

    0.5ml

    Transport

    Send CSF To Lab Immediately.

Days Performed

Daily

Reported

Same shift

Reflex Testing

N/A

CPT

87210

Methodology

Direct Examination

Remarks

Cryptococcal Antigen is the preferred test rather than the India Ink Prep, due to it's greater sensitivity. India Ink is only performed if Laboratory is unable to perform Cryptococcal Antigen.

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