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Culture, Fungus, Blood

Test Code: 4606

CPT Code(s): 87103, 87106, 87107, 87143, 87149

Includes: If culture is positive, identification will be performed at an additional charge (CPT code(s): 87106 or 87107 or 87140 or 87143 or 87149 or 87158).

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 payor being billed.

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SureSwab® Trichomonas Vaginalis RNA, QL, TMA, Female - Unisex Collection

Test code: 19550
Note: For male specimens, see Trichomonas Vaginalis RNA, Qualitative TMA, Males (test code 90801).

CPT code(s): 87661

Methodology transcription: Mediated amplification (TMA)

Reference range(s):

T. vaginalis RNA, QL TMA Not detected

This test was performed using the Aptima® Trichomonas vaginalis Assay (GEN-PROBE®).

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SureSwab®, Advanced Bacterial Vaginosis (BV), TMA

Test Code: 10016

CPT Code(s): 81513

Includes: Lactobacillus spp., Atopobium vaginae, Megasphaera spp. and Gardnerella vaginalis

Methodology: Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR)

Reference Range(s): See Laboratory Report

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Group B Strep Culture

Test Code(s) 5617

CPT Code(s) 87081

Includes If culture is positive, identification will be performed at an additional charge (CPT code(s): 87077 or 87140 or 87143 or 87147 or 87149). Antibiotic susceptibilities are only performed when appropriate (CPT code(s): 87181 or 87184 or 87185 or 87186).

Methodology Bacterial culture, aerobic isolation and identification. Procedure includes broth enhanced culture

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Urinalysis, Reflex to Microscopic

Test Code: 7909

CPT Code(s): 81003

Includes: a microscopic examination is performed, when appropriate, at an additional charge (cpt code(s): 81015).

**This order code does not include Reflex to Culture**

If reflex to culture is desired: Please order Test Code 3020, “Urinalysis, Complete, with Reflex to Culture”

Methodology: Reagent impregnated strips/tablets/microscopic examination if urine macroscopic or dipstick indicates

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Urinalysis, Complete, with Reflex to Culture

Test Code: 3020

CPT Code(s): 81001

Clinical Significance: Dipstick urinalysis is important in accessing the chemical constituents in the urine and the relationship to various disease states. Microscopic examination helps to detect the presence of abnormal urine cells and formed elements. Culture may identify the organism(s) causing infection.

Includes: Macroscopic and Microscopic Examinations - A culture is performed, when appropriate, at an additional charge (CPT code(s): 87088, 87086).

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Chlamydia / N. Gonorrhoeae RNA, TMA - Vaginal Collection

Test Code: 11363

Includes: Chlamydia trachomatis, Neisseria gonorrhoeae

Methodology: Dual Kinetic Assay (DKA) • Target Capture • Transcription-Mediated Amplification (TMA)

Reference Range(s):
C.trachomatis RNA, TMA - Not detected
N.gonorrhoeae RNA, TMA - Not detected

This test was performed using the APTIMA® COMBO2 Assay (GEN-PROBE).

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Chlamydia / N. Gonorrhoeae RNA, TMA - Unisex Collection

Test Code: 11363

Includes: Chlamydia trachomatis, Neisseria gonorrhoeae

Methodology: Dual Kinetic Assay (DKA) • Target Capture • Transcription-Mediated Amplification (TMA)

Reference Range(s):
C.trachomatis RNA, TMA - Not detected

N.gonorrhoeae RNA, TMA - Not detected

This test was performed using the APTIMA® COMBO2 Assay (GEN-PROBE).

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