OB/Gyn

Test Code: 14577

CPT Code(s): 87480, 87510, 87660

Includes: Candida species, Trichomonas vaginalis, Gardnerella vaginalis

Methodology: DNA Probe

Special Instructions: Cervical specimens should be avoided because of the effect of elevated sialidase activity. Specimens should not be collected from a patient who has used any vaginal product in the previous 72 hours, e.g., cream, gel, spermicide, or douching.

Test code: 4558

CPT code(s): 87070

Includes: If culture is positive, identification will be performed at an additional charge (cpt code(s): 87077 or 87140 or 87143 or 87147 or 87149). Antibiotic susceptibilities are only performed when appropriate (cpt: 87181 or 87184 or 87185 or 87186).