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Laboratory Policies and Procedures 02 17 2025
Laboratory Policies and Procedures1
Bone Marrow Requisition Quest Version
NMMC Pathology
Overview Letter
Department of Pathology
Personnel
Accreditation and Licensure
Policies & Specimen Collection Information
Policies-Specimen Collection and Preparation – NMMC
Specimen Packaging and Courier Services
Patient Preparation
Minimum Blood Amounts Needed
Collection of Blood Specimens by Venipuncture
Collection of Blood Specimens by Skin Puncture
Collection of Urine Specimens
Instruction for the Proper Collection and Handling of Culture Specimens
Specimens for Microbiology
Guidelines for Stool Cultures for Diagnostic Testing
Cytology Specimen Collection
Tissue Examination
Point of Care (POC) Testing
Therapeutic Drug Monitoring (TDM) Recommended Collection Times for Peak Trough
Proper Labeling of Laboratory Specimens
Test Collection Protocols
NMMC AFP Form
Semen Analysis Info Form
Spanish Semen Collection Instructions
Laboratory Policies and Procedures 02 17 2025
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#
Test Code
Test Name
SWBC
White Blood Cell Count, Stool
STRO
Wet Preparation, Sputum
SCAW
Wet Preparation, Scabies
WETP
Wet Preparation Smear
94685
Systemic Sclerosis (Scleroderma) 12 Antibodies Panel 2
90349
Syphilis Antibody Cascading Reflex
16595
Syphilis (
Treponema pallidum
DNA), Qualitative Real-Time PCR
SFE
Synovial Fluid Exam
194058
Synaptophysin, IHC without Interpretation [19405X]
19274
Synaptophysin, IHC with Intepretation [19274X]
25118
Sycamore (t11) IgE [2511X]
30558
Swordfish (Rf312) IgE** [3055X]
26538
Swine Epithelia (e83) IgE [2653X]
23018
Sweet Vernal Grass (g1) IgE [2301X]
2555
Sweet Potato (f54) IgE
33288
Sweet Gum (Rt211) IgE** [3328X]
17823
Susceptibility, Yeast, Comprehensive Panel
7451
Susceptibility,
Mycobacterium tuberculosis
[7950X]
19079
Susceptibility, Antimicrobial, AFB, Rapid Grower, MIC
17294
Susceptibility, Antimicrobial, Aerobic Bacteria, Custom MIC 3
34192
Susceptibility, Antimicrobial, Aerobic Bacteria, Custom MIC 2
34191
Susceptibility, Antimicrobial, Aerobic Bacteria, Custom MIC 1
94881
Susceptibility, Aerobic, MIC
902128
Susceptibility, Aerobic Bacteria, MIC [14653X]
91476
SureSwab®,
Ureaplasma species
, Real-Time PCR
91474
SureSwab®,
Mycoplasma hominis
, Real-Time PCR
90570
SureSwab®, Herpes Simplex Virus, Type 1 and 2 mRNA, TMA
14499
SurePath™ Pap with Reflex to HPV mRNA E6/E7
92238
SurePath™ Pap with Reflex to HPV DNA
17258
SurePath™ Pap with Reflex HPV mRNA E6/E7,
C. trachomatis
and
N. gonorrhoeae
16306
SurePath™ Pap and HPV mRNA E6/E7 Reflex Genotypes 16, 18/45
15095
SurePath™ Pap and HPV mRNA E6/E7
92245
SurePath™ Pap and HPV DNA with Reflex to HPV 16,18
92242
SurePath™ Pap and HPV DNA
14471
SurePath™ Pap
91849
Sunflower Seed, IgE*
23864
Sunflower Seed (k84) IgE
3394
Sunflower (Rw204) IgE**
38265
Summer Squash IgE* [38265X]
37455
Sugar Cane IgE* [37455X]
900421
Succinylacetone
93790
Suboxone® - Total (Qualitative), Meconium
34309
Strongyloides
Antibody (IgG)
266
Striated Muscle Antibody with Reflex to Titer
901262
Streptomycin, Level
19817
Streptococcus pneumoniae
IgG Antibody (IgG) (12 Serotypes), MAID
16963
Streptococcus pneumoniae
Antibody (IgG) (23 Serotypes), MAID
19564
Streptococcus pneumoniae
Antibody (IgG) (14 Serotypes), MAID
16374
Streptococcus pneumoniae
Antibody (IgG) (13 Serotypes), MAID
2897
Streptococcus
Group B, Culture [5617X]
14537
Streptococcus
Group B with Susceptibility Culture [15090X]
6470
Streptococcus
Group A Culture [4485X]
RSA
Streptococcus Antigen, Rapid
28448
Strawberry (f44) IgE [2844X]
91665
STRATIFY JCV® DxSelect™ Antibody (with Index) with Reflex to Inhibition
27238
Storage Mite (d71) IgE [2723X]
442
StoneRisk® Panel
30260
Stone Analysis with Image
92565
STK11 Sequencing and Deletion/Duplication
90433
Steroid Panel, Premature Adrenarche
90424
Steroid Panel, Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)
90426
Steroid Panel, PCOS/CAH Differentiation
90398
Steroid Panel, Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia (CAH)
90392
Steroid Panel, Comprehensive
90397
Steroid Panel, 21-Hydroxylase Deficiency/Stress
16466
Stepwise, Part 2 (NY)
16465
Stepwise, Part 2
16464
Stepwise, Part 1 (NY)
16463
Stepwise, Part 1
67998
Stemphylium
botryosum
(m10) IgE [6799X]
91996
Staphylococcal Enterotoxin A (m80) IgE
91206
Stachybotrys chartarum/atra
(RGm24) IgG
91137
Stachybotrys chartarum/atra
(RGm24) IgE
24352
St. Louis Encephalitis Virus IgM Ab, IFA (Serum)
24342
St. Louis Encephalitis Virus IgG Ab, IFA (Serum)
2745
Squid (Rf258) IgE** [2745X]
34268
Spruce (Rt201) IgE** [3426X]
16869
Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), Diagnostic
30548
Spinach (f214) IgE [3054X]
USG
Specific Gravity, Urine
12165
Special Body Fluid Culture
34680
Soybean (f14) IgG
28148
Soybean (f14) IgE [2814X]
36355
Soy Component rGly m 4, PR-10 IgE
36350
Soy Component Panel
36352
Soy Component nGly m 6 Glycinin IgE
36349
Soy Component nGly m 5, beta-conglycinin IgE
37992
Southern Coastal Regional Mixed Panel
194048
Somatostatin, IHC without Interpretation [19404X]
19272
Somatostatin, IHC with Interpretation [19272X]
34480
Somatostatin
91031
Soluble Transferrin Receptor
38928
Soluble Liver Antigen (SLA) Autoantibody
38243
Sole (Rf337) IgE** [38243Z]
NA
Sodium, Plasma, Serum, or Urine
121511
SOD1 DNA Sequencing Test
90229
Smoothelin, IHC without Interpretation
90179
Smoothelin, IHC with Interpretation
19403
Smooth Muscle Actin, IHC without Interpretation [19403X]
19271
Smooth Muscle Actin, IHC with Interpretation [19271X]
15992
Smith-Lemli-Opitz Screen, Plasma
90077
Sjogren's Panel with Rheumatoid Factor and ANA, IFA with Reflex
38569
Sjogren's Antibody (SS-B)
38568
Sjogren's Antibody (SS-A)
7832
Sjogren's Antibodies (SS-A, SS-B)
36712
Sirolimus, LC/MS/MS
SIST
Silver Stain, Pneumocystis
SCP
Sickle Cell Screen, Blood
37679
Sickle Cell Screen with Reflex to Hemoglobinopathy Evaluation
825
Sickle Cell Screen
36194
Sickle Cell Anemia, DNA Probe Analysis, Fetus (NY)
28248
Shrimp (f24) IgE [2824X]
91566
SHOX (GHD) DNA Sequencing and Deletion
30264
Shiga Toxins, EIA with Reflex to
E. coli
O157, Culture
24188
Sheep Sorrel (w18) IgE [2418X]
26558
Sheep Epithelia (e81) IgE [2655X]
30740
Sex Hormone Binding Globulin (SHBG)
90414
Severe Combined Immunodeficiency (SCID) Panel, Flow Cytometry with CBC
28108
Sesame Seed (f10) IgE [2810X]
16966
Serum Integrated Screen, Part 2 (NY)
16167
Serum Integrated Screen, Part 2
16973
Serum Integrated Screen, Part 1 (NY)
16165
Serum Integrated Screen, Part 1
29851
Serotonin, Serum
14627
Serotonin Release Assay (SRA), Unfractionated Heparin
16284
Serotonin Release Assay (SRA), LMWH
16975
Sequential Integrated Screen, Part 2 (NY)
16133
Sequential Integrated Screen, Part 2
16974
Sequential Integrated Screen, Part 1 (NY)
16131
Sequential Integrated Screen, Part 1
90136
Sensory-Motor Neuropathy Complete Antibody Panel
90129
Sensory-Motor Neuropathy Antibody Panel (Ganglioside)
15977
Sensory Neuropathy Complete Antibody Panel
90124
Sensory Neuropathy Antibody Panel (Ganglioside)
94604
SensoriMotor Neuropathy Profile with Recombx®-Complete
SEA
Semen Analysis
17133
Selenium, RBC
16867
Selenium, Random Urine with Creatinine
6296
Selenium, Blood
16866
Selenium, 24-Hour Urine
5507
Selenium
41142
Seafood Allergy Panel # 3
36406
sdLDL
17627
Scotch Broom (Rw800) IgE** [17627X]
4942
Scleroderma Antibody (Scl-70)
273
Scallop (f338) IgE
2415
Scale (w15) IgE
92881
SCA3 (MJD/ATXN3) Repeat Expansion Test
92903
SCA1 (ATXN1) Repeat Expansion Test
CFRPC
SARS-CoV-2, Influenza A/B by PCR, and Respiratory Syncytial Virus
COVPC
SARS-CoV-2 by PCR
CFPC
SARS-CoV-2 and Influenza A/B by PCR
COVAG
SARS Antigen FIA
2623
Sardine/Pilchard (
Sardinops Melanosticta
) (f61) IgE
17623
Sardine (Pilchard) (Rf308) IgE** [17623X]
86288
Sarcoptes scabiei
(Scabies) Examination [8628X]
664
Salmonella
and
Shigella
, Culture [10019X]
28418
Salmon (f41) IgE [2841X]
SAL
Salicylate, Plasma or Serum
805
Salicylate
10295
Saccharomyces cerevisiae
Antibodies (ASCA) (IgA)
17609
Saccharomyces cerevisiae
Antibodies (ASCA) (IgG, IgA)
10294
Saccharomyces cerevisiae
Antibodies (ASCA) (IgG)
19399
S100 (Polyclonal), IHC without Interpretation [19399X]
38197
S100 (polyclonal), IHC with Interpretation [38197X]
19400
S100 (Monoclonal), IHC without Interpretation [19400X]
19438
S100 (monoclonal), IHC with Interpretation [19438X]
SHCGG
Pregnancy, Serum
OSM
Osmolality, Plasma, Serum, or Urine
MTHO
Methotrexate, Serum
MGG
Magnesium, Plasma or Serum
LI
Lithium, Plasma or Serum
LIPAS
Lipase, Plasma or Serum
LDH,LDHPF
Lactate Dehydrogenase (LDH), Plasma, Serum, or Pleural Fluid
FE
Iron, Plasma or Serum
GLU
Glucose, Plasma, Serum, or Spinal Fluid
FSH
Follicle-Stimulating Hormone (FSH), Plasma or Serum
FOL
Folate, Plasma or Serum
FLUSA
FLU + SARS Antigen FIA
FERR
Ferritin, Plasma or Serum
ESTR
Estradiol, Plasma or Serum
SUUR
Culture, Urine Suprapubic
STLC
Culture, Stool
CREX
Crystal Exam, Synovial Fluid
CDPCR
Clostridium difficile by PCR, Stool
CCSF
Cell Count and Differential, Spinal Fluid
CO2
Carbon Dioxide, Plasma or Serum
CARB
Carbamazepine, Plasma or Serum