Immunology

Test Code: 16814

CPT Code(s): 86038

Methodology: Immunofluorescent Assay (IFA)

Clinical Significance: Antinuclear antibodies are associated with rheumatic diseases including Systemic Lupus Erythematous (SLE), mixed connective tissue disease, Sjogren's syndrome, scleroderma, polymyositis, CREST syndrome, and neurologic SLE.

Includes: The ANA Screen, IFA, Reflex Titer/Pattern, and Reflex to Multiplex 11 Ab Cascade begins with an ANA Screen, IFA.

Test Code: 4420

CPT Code(s): 86140

Methodology: Nephelometry

Limitations: Oral contraceptives, IUDs, pregnancy, and menstruation may raise CRP levels. Levels are lowest during ovulation.

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.

Test Code: 6646

CPT Code(s): 86618

Includes: If Lyme Disease Antibody Screen is Equivocal or Positive, Lyme Disease Antibodies (IgG, IgM), Immunoblot will be performed at an additional charge (CPT code(s): 86617 x2).

Methodology: Immunoassay (IA)

Test Code: 37673

CPT Code(s): 86762

Methodology: Immunoassay (IA)

Test Code: 37673

CPT Code(s): 86762 (x2)

Methodology: Immunoassay (IA)

Test Code: 802

CPT Code(s): 86762

Methodology: Immunoassay (IA)

Test Code: 
Mumps Virus IgG: 8624
Mumps Virus IgM: 36565
Mumps Virus IgG, IgM: 36564

CPT Code(s): 
Mumps Virus IgG: 86735
Mumps Virus IgM: 86735
Mumps Virus IgG, IgM: 86735 (x2)

Supply: #T64 Red Serum (6mL, no gel)

Includes: 
Test code 8624: Mumps Virus IgG
Test code 36565: Mumps Virus IgM
Test code 36564: Mumps Virus IgG, IgM

Test Code: 36763 (Food and Tree Nut Allergy Panel with Reflex to Components) or 36762 (Food and Tree Nut Allergy Panel)

CPT Code(s): 86003 (x15)

Includes: IgE allergy testing for: Almond (f20); Cashew Nut (f207); Codfish (f3); Cow's Milk (f2); Egg White (f11); Hazelnut (f17); Peanut (f13); Salmon (f41); Scallop (f338); Sesame Seed (f10); Shrimp (f24); Soybean (f14); Tuna (f40); Walnut (f256); Wheat (f4)

Methodology: Immunoassay

Test Code: 36766 (Childhood and Tree Nut Allergy with Reflexes) or 36765 (Childhood Tree Nut Panel)

CPT Code(s): 82785, 86003 (x16)

Includes: IgE allergy testing for: Alternaria alternate (a mold) (m6); Cat dander (e1); Cladosporium herbarum (m2); Cockroach (i6); Codfish (f3); Cow's Milk (f2); Dermatophagoides farina (d2); Dermatophagoides pteronyssinus (d1); Dog dander (e5); Egg White (f11); Mouse Urine Proteins (e72); Peanut (f13); Shrimp (f24); Soybean (f14); Walnut (f256); Wheat (f4); Immunoglobin E