St.Louis Enceph IgG and IgM

Test ID: ZG360 CPT code: 86651X2, 86652X2, 86653X2, 86654X2 LOINC: Specimen Type: SST Frequency: 6-9 days Instructions: 5.0 mL Serum, from SST, Frozen. Min 2.0 mL Text: Used to determine the cause of viral meningitis or encephalitis or illness causing a fever that...

Stain, Acid Fast

Test ID: AFBST CPT code: 87206 LOINC: 11545-1 Specimen Type: Sputum, bronch, fluids, tissue Frequency: Setup: Daily; TAT

Spotted Fever Group IgG and IgM

Test ID: ZG497 CPT code: 86757 x2 LOINC: 35563-6 Specimen Type: SST Frequency: 4 – 5 days Instructions: 0.4 mL Serum from SST, Ambient Text: The test is useful in the diagnosis of spotted fever group rickettsial infections. Antibody reactivity to Rickettsia...

Sputum Culture and smear

Test ID: CGSPS CPT code: LOINC: Specimen Type: Sputum Frequency: Setup: Daily; prelim 24 hrs, final 72 hrs Instructions: Suctioned or expectorated sample in sterile cup. Text: ID with susceptibility of significant isolates; normal flora noted. Methodology:...

Sputum Culture with Gram Stain

Test ID: CXSPA CPT code: 87070, 87205 LOINC: Specimen Type: Sputum Frequency: Setup: daily; Prelim 24hrs/ final 3 days Instructions: Sputum produced by deep cough, submit in sterile container. Saliva is not acceptable. Text: Isolate and identify potentially pathogenic...

Sputum/Lower Respiratory Culture

Test ID: CXSPU CPT code: 87070 LOINC: 6460-0 Specimen Type: Frequency: Setup: Daily; prelim 24 hrs, final 72 hrs Instructions: Suctioned or expectorated sample in sterile cup. Text: ID with susceptibility of significant isolates; normal flora noted. Methodology:...