Sputum Culture with Gram Stain

Test ID: CXSPA CPT code: 87070, 87205 LOINC: Specimen Type: Sputum Frequency: Setup: daily; Prelim 24hrs/ final 3 days Instructions: Sputum produced by deep cough, submit in sterile container. Saliva is not acceptable. Text: Isolate and identify potentially pathogenic...

Sputum Culture and smear

Test ID: CGSPS CPT code: LOINC: Specimen Type: Sputum Frequency: Setup: Daily; prelim 24 hrs, final 72 hrs Instructions: Suctioned or expectorated sample in sterile cup. Text: ID with susceptibility of significant isolates; normal flora noted. Methodology:...

Spotted Fever Group IgG and IgM

Test ID: ZG497 CPT code: 86757 x2 LOINC: 35563-6 Specimen Type: SST Frequency: 4 – 5 days Instructions: 0.4 mL Serum from SST, Ambient Text: The test is useful in the diagnosis of spotted fever group rickettsial infections. Antibody reactivity to Rickettsia...

Sodium, Fluid

Test ID: FSODI CPT code: 84302 LOINC: 2950-4 Specimen Type: Frequency: Setup: Daily, TAT

Soluble Liver Ag (IgG Ab)

Test ID: Z1104 CPT code: 83516 LOINC: 38420-6 Specimen Type: Red or SST Frequency: 4 – 6 days Instructions: 0.6 mL Serum from Red or SST, Refrigerated. Min 0.3 mL. Text: Aid in the diagnosis of autoimmune hepatitis (AIH)1-4. A negative SLA IgG does not rule out...

Soluble Transferrin Receptor

Test ID: Z0740 CPT code: 84238 LOINC: 33210-6 Specimen Type: Red or green-top (heparin) or Lav (EDTA) Frequency: 2 – 3 days Instructions: 1 mL Serum or Plasma from Red or green-top (heparin) or Lav (EDTA), Refrigerated. Min 0.2 mL. Text: Measurement of sTfR is...