B-Type Natriuretic Peptide

Test ID: BNP CPT code: 83880 LOINC: 30934-4 Specimen Type: Lavender EDTA Frequency: Setup: Daily, TAT 24 hrs prior to testing. EDTA tube. Text: BNP is markedly increased in chronic and acute congestive heart failure patients and correlates with disease severity....

Brucella IgG and IgM ELISA

Test ID: ZG047 CPT code: 86622 LOINC: Specimen Type: Red or SST Frequency: Setup: Mon, Wed, Fri; analytic time 2 days Instructions: 2.0 mL serum from red or sst tube. Refrigerated. Min 1.1mL. Text: Specimens testing positive or equivocal will be reflexed to a...

Bronchial Culture, quantitative

Test ID: CXBRQ CPT code: 87071 LOINC: 49223-1 Specimen Type: Frequency: Setup: Daily; Prelim 24 hr; Final 72 hrs Instructions: Lower respiratory specimen obtained by invasive procedure. Semi-quant report of pathogens and normal flora. Text: Pathogens reported CFU/ml;...

Bronchial Culture with Gram Stain

Test ID: CXBRA CPT code: 87070, 87205 LOINC: Specimen Type: Frequency: Setup: Daily; prelim 24hrs, final 72 hrs Instructions: Collect in sterile leakproof container. For biopsy or brush add 1-2mL nonbacteriostatic normal saline to prevent drying. Do not use formalin....

Bronchial Culture

Test ID: CXBRO CPT code: 87070 LOINC: 604-9 Specimen Type: Frequency: Setup: Daily; Prelim 24hrs, Final 72 hrs Instructions: Lower respiratory specimen obtained by invasive procedure. Semi-quant report of pathogens and normal flora. Text: Methodology: Conventional...