All swabs must be received in Mycoplasma/viral transport media. All other specimens (fluids or tissues) should be received in a sterile container.
Handling:
Transport to the laboratory immediately or refrigerate overnight.
Laboratory:
Processing:
Freeze specimens at -20°C upon arrival
Outside Laboratory: Refrigerate swabs in transport media for up to 24 hours; freeze at - 20°C for longer periods. Freeze all other specimens in sterile containers at -20°C. Transport all specimens on ice.
Performing Lab:
UWMC: Microbiology Molecular Diagnostics
Frequency:
three times per week
Available STAT?
No
LIS Dept Code:
Microbiology (MC)
Last Updated:
3/6/2009
Method:
PCR amplified probe
CPT Codes:
87581 Medicare Reimbursement:
51.25
Medicare reimbursements do not reflect charges or costs; CPT codes may not be complete.
