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Bacterial Antigen Detection

Message
Performing Lab: Regions


Test Code
3504


Alias/See Also
Sunquest: BADM; Bacterial Antigen; Bacterial Meningitis Antigen


CPT Codes
86403(x5)

Preferred Specimen
CSF


Minimum Volume
0.5 mL CSF


Transport Container
Sterile container


Transport Temperature
Room Temperature


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Frozen


Methodology
Latex agglutination

Setup Schedule
Daily


Report Available
Same Day


Reference Range
Negative


Clinical Significance
Detection of bacterial antigens present in CSF




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.