Updated Test
Effective Date
11/07/2023
Included in Report
Updated Test
Updated Test
Notes
QSJC # 4502X Changes to CPT4 Code, Specimen Requirement, Alternate Specimen, Stability, Rejection Criteria, Methodology, Turnaround Time
Test Details
CPT-4 Codes(s)
87206
Specimen Information
Collect
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| Body fluid, lower respiratory tract specimens, urine or tissue |
Specimen Preparation
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| Send 3.0 mL or 3.0 grams body fluids, lower respiratory tract specimens, urine or fresh (unfixed) tissue collected in sterile, leak-proof container. |
Alternate Specimen
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| 1.0 mL or 1 swab wood, exudates, aspirates, lesion material, ocular specimens collected in a sterile, leak-proof container, Amies liquid or gel swab system or Stuarts or ESwab |
Minimum Volume
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1.0 mL or 1 g, 1 swab |
Rejection Criteria
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| Whole blood | |
| Stool |
Stability
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| Room temperature: 72 hours | |
| Refrigerated: 72 hours | |
| Frozen: Unacceptable |
Methodology
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| Calcofluor White Stain |
Turnaround Time
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| 3 - 5 days |
CPT-4 Codes
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| 87206 |