Test code: 706
CPT code: 87425
Clinical Significance: Rotavirus infection is a cause of gastroenteritis in children from six months to two years. The peak of rotavirus disease in temperate climates occurs during the cooler months of the year. Rotavirus has also emerged as a cause of enteritis in adults, particularly in elderly immunosuppressed patients.
Methodology: Immunoassay (IA)
Test code: 3950
CPT code(s): 87169
Clinical significance: Some parasitic diseases can be diagnosed by recovering the intact parasite in adult, immature or larval form. The symptoms of the diseases caused by each parasite varies, dependent upon the type of parasite.
Methodology: Microscopic and Macroscopic Examination • Conventional Identification Techniques
Test code: 97581
Test code: 763
CPT code(s): 85790
Methodology: Photo-Optical Clot Detection
Clinical Significance: The aPTT is a screening test that will detect deficiencies or inhibitors to the intrinsic (Factors VIII, IX, XI and XII) and common (Factors II, V, X and fibrinogen) pathway coagulation factors.
Test Code:
RPR (Diagnosis) w/ Reflex to Titer and T. Pallidum Ab, IA (Traditional): 36126
CPT Code(s):
RPR (Diagnosis) w/ Reflex to Titer and Confirmatory Testing: 86592
Methodology: Flocculation
Test code: 37444
CPT Code(s): 87633, 87486, 87581
Methodology: LIAISON PLEX System utilizing Reverse Transcription • Polymerase Chain Reaction
Test code: 8467
CPT code: 87807
Methodology: Immunochromatography
Alternative name(s): RSV, RSV AG by EIA, RSV EIA, RSV-Direct Antigen
Test Code: 718
CPT Code(s): 84100
Methodology: Spectrophotometry (SP)
Test Code: 4847
CPT Code(s): 84134
Methodology: Nepholometry
Clinical Significance: Prealbumin is decreased in protein-calorie malnutrition, liver disease, and acute inflammation. It may be used as an indicator of nutritional requirements and response to therapy during total parenteral nutrition and as a biochemical marker of nutritional adequacy in premature infants.
Alternative Name(s): Transthyretin, Thryoxine Binding Preablumin
Test Code: 36970
CPT Code: 86480
Methodology: Immunoassay (IA)
Clinical Significance: QuantiFERON®-TB Gold IT is an indirect test for M. tuberculosis infection (including disease) and is intended for use in conjunction with risk assessment, radiography and other medical and diagnostic evaluations.
