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Cryptosporidium Exam

Message
Performing Lab: Regions


Test Code
3584


Alias/See Also
Sunquest: CRYSM; Cryptosporidium Exam, Bronchoscopy


CPT Codes
87207

Preferred Specimen
5.0 mL Bronchoscopy specimen


Minimum Volume
2.0 mL


Other Acceptable Specimens
Sputum


Instructions
For bronschoscopy specimens only. If stool sample - order CRYPT and send to Central Laboratory


Transport Temperature
Refrigerated


Specimen Stability
ASAP


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


Report Available
Within 2 days


Reference Range
Negative/No Growth




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.