Test Code: 661
CPT Code: 83874
Methodology: Fixed rate time nephelometry
Clinical Significance: The breakdown of skeletal muscle (rhabdomyolysis) releases myoglobin. Very high concentrations of myoglobin may increase the risk of acute renal failure.
Alternate Names: N/A
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.
Clinical Significance: MRSA is a major cause of nosocomial and life-threatening infections. Infections with MRSA have been associated with a significantly high morbidity, mortality and cost. Selection of these organisms has been greatest in the health care setting. However, MRSA has also become more prevalent in the community.
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.
