Pneumonia Panel

Message
Pneumonia Panel-- to aid in the diagnosis of lower Respiratory Tract infections.
 


Test Code
PNEUP


Preferred Specimen
BAL, Sputum, Endotracheal Aspirate


Minimum Volume
Minimum 0.3 mL (300 µL) of material


Specimen Stability
Refrigerated at 2-8 degrees for up to 1 day.


Reference Range
Not Detected



Performing Laboratory
CRMC Microbiology



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.