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Ebola by PCR

Message
If testing for Ebola virus is being considered for any patient, the PA Department of Health (PADOH) must be consulted immediately.  The PADOH will coordinate joint consultation with the PADOH Bureau of Laboratories (BOL) and the CDC.  Neither BOL nor the CDC will accept specimens without prior consultation and approval.


Test Code
EBOLA


Alias/See Also
0001077


Preferred Specimen
During the consultation the need for testing will be carefully evaluated.  If testing is approved guidelines will be provided for the number and type of specimens to collect for submission together with the appropriate shipping instructions for those specimens.




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.