Thyroid Binding Globulin

Test Code

LAB128

CPT Codes
84442

Includes

Fungal smear and culture. If culture is positive identification will be performed at an additional charge (CPT code(s): 87106 or 87107 or 87140 or 87143 or 87149 or 87158).

Preferred Specimen

Red no-additive no-gel

Instructions

Please note: This Test Code should be used for specimens from sources other than blood or specimens found on the skin surface. Fungus cultures and smears from all skin, hair, and nail sources should be ordered using Test Code 13303 [Fungus Culture and Smear (Skin, Hair and Nails)], and cultures on blood ordered as 6024 (Fungus Culture, Blood). Clinicians who send tissues, biopsies, or aspirates for deep fungus should label the specimens as such, and continue to order Test Code 870 (Fungus Culture and Smear, Sources other than Skin). Primary specimen form any source in sterile, leak-proof container. Tissues or brushes in transport medium or in a small amopunt of sterile saline are acceptable. If KOH is requested, a second swab must be submitted. For Skin/Hair /Nails, refer to 4605X or 39505X. Please contact the Microbiology Department for any other questions.

Transport Temperature

Room Temperature

Methodology
Microscopic Exam with Calcofluor White Stain (KOH) • Culture, Isolation and Identification

The CPT Codes provided in this document are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge.