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Fluoroquinolone Resistance Screen

Message
Rectal screen for Fluoroquinolone Resistant organisms


Test Code
FLRS


CPT Codes
87081

Includes
Reported as Positive or Negative for Fluoroquinolone Resistant organisms


Preferred Specimen
Rectal Swab in ESwab


Minimum Volume
N/A


Instructions
Rectal Swab


Transport Container
ESwab

or Swab Transport


Transport Temperature
Room Temperature


Specimen Stability
Up to 48 hours


Methodology
Culture on Media containing 10μg/ml of Ciprofloxacin

Setup Schedule
when received


Report Available
48 to 72 hours


Clinical Significance
Specimen taken up to 2 weeks before transrectal prostate biopsy



Last Updated: November 28, 2023


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.