Broad Range Bacterial PCR and Sequencing

Message

Submit only 1 of the following specimens: Preferred Specimen Type: Fresh tissue or biopsyCollect fresh tissue specimen- bone, lymph node, joint, heart valve, brain, viscera, organ, lung, prostateSubmit tissue only, Do not add fluid to tissue. Alternate Specimen Type: Paraffin-embedded tissue block- bone, lymph node, joint, heart valve, brain, viscera, organ, lung, prostate2. Body Fluid- cerebrospinal, vitreous humor, pleural, ab Dominal, peritoneal, ascites, pericardial, pelvic3. Synovial fluid

Test Code

LAB16245 BRBPS

Alias/See Also

BRBPS

CPT Codes
87801

Includes

@BKRCERMSGREFRESH(2302793)@ @BKRCERMSGREFRESH(2302794)@

Instructions

Processing Instructions (Lab use only): Synovial Fluid- send specimen in original tube Minimum Testing Volume: 5.0 mm Fresh Tissue0.5 mL Body Fluid0.5 mL Synovial FluidTransport Temperature: Fresh Tissue- FrozenBody Fluid- FrozenSynovial Fluid- FrozenParaffin Block- Ambient Stability: Ambient: N/A Refrigerated : <14 daysFrozen: <14 days Causes for Rejection: Tissue in formalin, formaldehyde, acetone, or any other fluid Bone marrow Decalcified bone Slides Skin biopsy Colon biopsy

Report Available

30-Days

Clinical Significance

1230170293

Last Updated: May 18, 2026

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.