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Nocardia Smear

Test Code
25923


CPT Codes
87206

Preferred Specimen


Container/Tube: Sterile container(s)
Specimen Volume: 5 mL of bronchial washing
Collection Instructions: Label container with patient’s name (first and last) and date and actual time of collection.
Note: Specimen source is required. 




Transport Temperature
Ambient


Methodology
Partial Acid-Fast Stain

Setup Schedule
Monday through Sunday


Reference Range
Negative (reported as positive or negative)


Clinical Significance
Useful for establishing presence of partial acid-fast aerobic actinomycetes.  


Performed By
CoxHealth



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.