M-O Test Listing

Test Code: 871

CPT Code: 87109

Methodology: Culture

Test Code: 90417

CPT Code: 87081

Methodology: Chrom Aagar method

Reference Range(s): No Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) isolated.

Test Code: 17656

CPT Code(s): 87641

Mehodolgy: Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)

Reference Range(s): Not detected

Clinical Significance: This assay is used to detect the presence of Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) DNA in a patient's nasal swab specimen. The use of real-time PCR to detect the presence of MRSA DNA in clinical specimens allows for rapid patient testing.

Test Code: 681

CPT Code(s): 87177, 87209

Includes: Ova and Parasite Concentrate Result, Trichrome Result

Methodology: Microscopic Examination of Concentrate • Permanent Stained Smear

Reference Range(s): Concentrate (1) - No change; Trichrome (1) - No ova and parasites seen

Microalbumin, Random Urine with Creatinine

Test Code: 6517

CPT Code(s): 82043, 82570

Includes: Microalbumin, Random Urine and Creatinine, Random Urine

Methodology: Turbidimetric

Clinical Significance: 
Microalbumin is albumin excreted in the urine and is a sensitive marker of nephropathy. It is used to screen for early renal disease in diabetic patients.