Cystic Fibrosis Fungal culture and smear

by | Apr 6, 2021 | Test, C

Test ID: CGCFS CPT code: LOINC: Specimen Type: Frequency: Setup: Daily; Prelim 24 hr/ Final 4 wks Instructions: Deep cough , expectorated sputum or deep throat swab in children less than or equal 2yrs. Text: Presence or absence of yeast and / or mold. Methodology:...

Cystic Fibrosis

by | Apr 6, 2021 | Test, C

Test ID: ZH461 CPT code: 81220 LOINC: Specimen Type:  Whole Blood or PurFlock buccal swab kit or Oragene Dx saliva kit Frequency: 8-14 days Instructions: 4 ml Whole Blood from Yellow-top (ACD-A) or lavender-top (EDTA) or pink-top (EDTA) or tan-top (EDTA) tubes or...

CU Index

by | Apr 6, 2021 | Test, C

Test ID: Z5023 CPT code: 86352 LOINC: 55141-6 Specimen Type: Red or SST Frequency: 6 – 11 days Instructions: 1.5 mL Serum from Red or SST, Ambient, Separate within two hours Text: Patients with a chronic form of urticaria who are positive (> 10) with the CU...

Cryoglobulin, S

by | Apr 6, 2021 | Test, C

Test ID: Z5475 CPT code: 82595 LOINC: 48614-2 Specimen Type: Red nongel Frequency: Setup: Mon-Fri; Analytic time 2 days Instructions: 5mL serum from red nongel. Draw and centrifuge at 37 degrees. Ship refrigerated. Min 3.0mL. Text: If positive after 1 or 7 days,...

Culture Referred for ID, Fungus

by | Apr 6, 2021 | Test, C

Test ID: ZG875 CPT code: 87107 LOINC: Specimen Type: Agar slant in screw-cap container Frequency: 7 – 35 days Instructions: Entire container Plate from Agar slant in screw-cap container , Ambient Text: Used to identify molds referred from another laboratory that...