CSF Culture and smear

by | Apr 6, 2021 | Test, C

Test ID: CGCSS CPT code: LOINC: Specimen Type: CSF Frequency: Setup: Daily; Prelim 24hrs; final 72 hrs Instructions: 1.0 ml CSF in sterile container. Text: Isolate and identify pathogenic organisms causing meningitis, shunt infection and brain abscess. Methodology:...

CSF Culture with Gram Stain

by | Apr 6, 2021 | Test, C

Test ID: CXCSG CPT code: 87070, 87205 LOINC: Specimen Type: Frequency: Setup: Daily; TAT 3-4 days Instructions: Submint in sterile container Text: Components: CXCSF Cerebrospinal Fluid Culture; GRAM Gram Stain Methodology: Gram stain and conventional...

CSF Immunoglobulins IgG, IgA, IgM

by | Apr 6, 2021 | Test, C

Test ID: ZG392 Component(s): Z2005 IgG, Quant, CSF LOINC: 2464-6, Z2006 Immunoglobulin A, Quant, CSF LOINC: 2457-0, Z2007 Immunoglobulin M, Quant, CSF LOINC: 2471-1 CPT code: 82784X3 LOINC: Specimen Type: CSF Transfer Tube Frequency: 3 – 5 days Instructions: 2...

CRL K2 Panel, Urine

by | Apr 6, 2021 | Test, C

Test ID: QG228 CPT code: LOINC: Specimen Type: Random Urine Frequency: Analysis: Daily. TAT: 2-3 days Instructions: 30 mL single; 45 mL split urine, ambient. 15 mL min. Collected according to Chain of Custody guidelines. CRL chain of custody form required. Text: If...