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0202 : Strep Group B (Amplified Probe)

INFORMATION:

Alternate Name:
STREP GRP.B (AMPLIFIED PROBE)
Methodology:
Amplified Probe

ORDERING:

Test Code:
0202-2
Turnaround Time:
2 DAYS
Preferred Specimen:
Swab-E
Collection:
Container Qty Temp Stability
Swab-E 1 Refrigerate 5 DAYS
Collection Instructions:
ES: Collect specimen with swab then place swab into transport carrier; Label with name and source
Storage Transport Instructions:
Custom Instruction: Vaginal/rectal specimens for this nucleic acid amplification assay should be collected at 35-37 weeks gest. using standard E-swab.
Specimen Comment:
All positive's by Carrot Broth will be reflexed to a culture Test Code 3400, the 0202 will be resulted as TNP and charges will be removed.
Alternative Specimen:
Swab-Bacterial Culture

Billing:

CPT Codes:
87653 x 1

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CPT codes provided are for informational purposes only. Accuracy of CPT presented should be validated prior to consideration for billing.
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