P-R Test Listing

Test Code:11014

CPT Code(s): 84132

Includes: Potassium

Methodology: Ion Selective Electrode (ISE)

Test Code: 754

CPT Code(s): 84155

Includes: Total Protein

Methodology: Spectrophotometry (SP)

Clinical Significance: Total protein is useful in evaluating patients for nutritional status, liver disease, protein-losing renal and gastrointestinal diseases, and many other medical conditions. Elevated concentrations may be observed in patients with monoclonal gammopathies, autoimmune hepatitis, inflammation, and other medical conditions.

Test Code: 733

CPT Code(s): 84132

Includes: Potassium

Methodology: Ion Selective Electrode (ISE)

Test Code: 10314

CPT Code(s): 80069

Methodology: See individual tests for specific methodolgy

Clinical Significance: See individual tests for clinical significance

Includes: Albumin, BUN/Creatinine Ratio (calculated), Calcium, Carbon Dioxide, Chloride, Creatinine, Estimated Glomerular Filtration Rate (calculated), Glucose, Phosphate (as Phosphorus), Potassium, Sodium, Urea Nitrogen

Alternative Name(s): N/A

Test Code: 
RPR (Montior) w/ Reflex to Titer: 799

CPT Code(s): 
RPR (Montior) w/ Reflex to Titer: 86592

Methodology: Flooculation

Test Code: 746

CPT Code(s): 84146

Methodology: Immunoassay (IA)

Test Code: 16761

CPT Code(s): 82306, 82652

Includes: 92888 QuestAssureD™ 25-Hydroxyvitamin D (D2, D3), LC/MS/MS and 16558 Vitamin D, 1,25-Dihydroxy, LC/MS/MS

Methodology: Liquid Chromatography/Tandem Mass Spectrometry (LC/MS/MS)

Test Code: 4418

CPT Code(s): 86431

Methodology: Immunoturbidimetry

Clinical Significance: Elevated RF is found in collagen vascular diseases such as SLE, rheumatoid arthritis, scleroderma, Sjögren's Syndrome, and in other conditions such as leprosy, tuberculosis, syphilis, malignancy, thyroid disease and in a significant percentage of otherwise normal elderly patients.

Alternative Name(s): RF

Test Code: 745

CPT Code(s): 84144

Methodology: Immunoassay

Clinical Significance: Levels increase sharply during the luteal phase of the menstrual cycle. The level increases from 9 to 32 weeks of pregnancy.

Alternative Name(s): N/A

Test Code: 6419

CPT Code(s): 86757 (x2)

Includes: If Rickettsia (RMSF) Antibodies (IgG, IgM) is Detected, the appropriate Titer will be performed at an additional charge (CPT code(s): 86757 per titer performed).

Methodology: Immunofluorescent Assay (IFA)

Limitations: Even after infection has been treated, positive results may persist. False-positive reactions may occur during pregnancy.