AFB Susceptibility, Custom Drug Panel (1)

Test Code
19585X


CPT Codes
87190

Preferred Specimen
Pure culture in a double walled safety container


Instructions
Pure culture safely contained in a double walled container. Identification of isolate is required.


Transport Temperature
Refrigerated (cold packs)


Specimen Stability
Room temperature: Determined by Viability
Refrigerated: Determined by Viability
Frozen: Unacceptable


Methodology
Agar Proportion

Setup Schedule
Sets up 3 days a week.


Report Available
Reports in 8 to 30 days.




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.