N. MENINGITIDIS AG.

Test Code
18770


CPT Codes
87899

Preferred Specimen
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Serum, urine (random), or cerebrospinal fluid (CSF)
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Minimum Volume
"1 mL serum, 5 mL urine, or 0.5 mL CSF
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Instructions
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Submit only one specimen per test request form. State source.
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Transport Container
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Red-top tube, gel-barrier tube, plastic urine container, or sterile plastic (CSF) tube
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Transport Temperature
refrigerate


Methodology
" Latex agglutination (LA) "



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.