| Test CODE | NAME |
|---|
7025
Lower Respiratory Tract Infection by PCR (LRTI)
| Methodology: | Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction. |
| Performed: | Mon-Thu |
| Reported: | 1-5 days |
| Specimen Required: | Collect: Sputum or Bronchoalveolar lavage(BAL) Specimen Preparation: Collect Sputum or Bronchoalveolar lavage(BAL) in a Sterile Container Storage/Transport Temperature: Refrigerated Stability: Room Temperature: 24 hours; Refrigerated: 7 days NOTE: Collection date and time required. Comment: Specimens that will be received on Friday evening and weekends, will be run on Monday morning. NOTE: * This test is not available for New York patients.* Performing Laboratory Accu Reference Medical Laboratory |
| CPT Code(s): | 87798x3 |