Test code: 34286
CPT code(s): 87281
Methodology: Direct Immunofluorescence Assay
Includes: Pneumocystis jirovecii (P. carinii), DFA and Concentration
Clinical significance: Pneumocystis carinii, now considered a fungus, is an opportunistic infection seen especially in patients infected with HIV and on immunosuppressive therapy, e.g., post-transplantation. Pneumocystis carinii causes pneumonia.
Test code: 91664
CPT code(s): 87449, 87324
Methodology: Immunoassay
Includes: If the GDH Antigen is detected and the Toxin A and B are not detected or the GDH Antigen is not detected and the Toxin A and B are detected, Clostridium difficile Toxin B, Qualitative, Real-Time PCR will be performed at an additional charge (CPT code(s): 87493).
Test code: 16377
CPT code(s): 87493
Methodology: Real Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)
Clinical Significance: C. difficile is the major cause of antibiotic-associated diarrhea (AAD) and pseudomembranous colitis.
Alternative Names: C. difficile Toxin B Gene; C. diff PCR
Test Code: 10165
CPT Code(s): 80048
Includes: BUN/Creatinine Ratio (calculated), Calcium, Carbon Dioxide, Chloride, Creatinine with GFR Estimated, Glucose, Potassium, Sodium, Urea Nitrogen (BUN)
Alternative Name(s): Basic MET, Basic Metabolic, BMP, BMP w/ EGFR, BMP with EGFR, CHEM panel, Limited Metabolic, LMP, Metabolic Panel
Test Code: 866
CPT Code(s): 84439
Methodology: Immunoassay
Clinical Significance: For diagnosis of hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism
Additional names: Free T-4, Free Thyroxine, FT4, Thyroxine Free
Test Code: 496
CPT Code: 83036
Alternative Name(s): A1c, HGBA1C, A1C Hemoglobin, Fast Hemoglobins, Glycosylated Hgb
Test Code: 8181
CPT Code: 83036
Alternative Name(s): A1c, HGBA1C, A1C Hemoglobin, Fast Hemoglobins, Glycosylated Hgb, A1c with mean blood glucose
Test Code:
899 - TSH
36127 - TSH with Reflex to FT4
90896 - TSH, Pregnancy
CPT Code(s):
Test Code 899: 84443
Test Code 36127: 84443
Test Code 90896: 84443
Supply: #T157 Red/Yellow SST 8mL
Test Code: 613
CPT Code(s): 80178
Methodology: Atomic Spectoscopy/ISE
Clinical Significance: Lithium is used to treat manic-depressive disorders and the manic phase of affective disorders, including mania. The therapeutic window is relatively small. Therapeutic drug monitoring is useful to optimize dose and avoid toxicity.
Alternative Name(s): None
LIPID PANEL
Test Code: 7600
CPT Code(s): 80061
Includes: Total Cholesterol, HDL Cholesterol, Triglycerides, LDL-Cholesterol (calculated), Cholesterol/HDL Ratio (calculated) Non-HDL Cholesterol
Test Code: 1759
CPT Code: 85027
Includes: WBC, RBC, Hemoglobin, Hematocrit, MCV, MCH, MCHC, RDW, Platelet Count
