Miscellaneous Culture

Test ID: CXMSC CPT code: 87070 LOINC: 6463-4 Specimen Type: Frequency: Setup: Daily Instructions: For assistance call client services. Text: Methodology:

Metanephrines, Fractionated, 24hour

Test ID: ZG174 CPT code: 83835 LOINC: Specimen Type: Plastic 24hr urine cont with no preservative or 6N HCl Frequency: 3 – 6 days Instructions: 10 mL Urine from Plastic urine container with no preservative or 6N HCl, Ambient. Min 2.5 mL aliquot. Text: Evaluation...

Methadone Confirmation, Urine

Test ID: QG199 CPT code: LOINC: Specimen Type: URINE Frequency: Setup: Mon-Fri; analytic time 3-5 days Instructions: 10 mL random urine, refrigerated. Please provide accurate prescription list to lab. Text: COMPONENTS: Q0626 METHADONE CONFIRMATION; Q0627 METHADONE...

Methemoglobin

Test ID: METHL CPT code: 83045 LOINC: 2614-6 Specimen Type: Heparin or EDTA Frequency: Setup: Daily; TAT 1 day Instructions: MIN 1.0 mL whole blood from Lavender or Green tube unopened. Text: Evaluate cyanosis, polycythemia, hemoglobinopathies; work up dyspnea and...

Methanol GC

Test ID: METHA CPT code: 80320 LOINC: Specimen Type: Frequency: Setup: Mon-Fri Instructions: >0.5mL plasma or serum from gray or red tube. Do not un-stopper. No alcohol prep. Text: Methanol is a component of the Volatile Screen (VOLSC). Methodology:...