BORDETELLA PERTUSSIS Antigen by PCR

Message
Patient must come to Augusta Health Main Lab in Fishersville, VA for specimen collection.


Test Code
BPAGPCR


CPT Codes
87798

Preferred Specimen
NASAL WASH ASPRIATE -  Specimen to be collected by Respiratory Therapy in sputum trap. Specimen must be refrigerated and sealed with parafilm to prevent leakage.

Please transfer the specimen from the suction trap into a 50 ml conical tube (located in the cabinet under the computer in the set up room in Micro) and parafilm the cap.




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.