NuSwab Vaginitis Plus (LABCORP)

Test Code

99901000603

Alias/See Also

LAB100391: NuSwab Vaginitis Plus (VG+) | LABCORP EAP: 180021

CPT Codes
87491x1, 87801x1, 87591x1, 87661x1, 87798x3

Preferred Specimen

LABCORP LAB: APTIMA SWAB COLLECTION KIT (Refrigerated) Min Vol: 1

Other Acceptable Specimens

LABCORP LAB: STERILE SWAB: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: 1
LABCORP LAB: BLUE SWAB: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: 1

Transport Temperature

Test Includes Culture; isolation and identification by fluorescent antibody staining (additional charges/CPT code[s] may apply). CPT coding for microbiology and virology procedures often cannot be determined before the culture is performed. Requests with only a written order and no test number indicated will be processed according to Default Testing for Routine Microbiology. Special Instructions The request form must state evaluate for Bordetella pertussis. Specimen Nasopharyngeal (NP) swab Volume One swab Container Flexible swab and special charcoal-containing Bordetella transport media (available from laboratory). Collection Guide the flexible swab into the contour of the nares and into the nasopharynx. Pass the swab gently through the nose. Leave swab in place near septum and floor of nose for 15 to 30 seconds. Rotate and remove. Place into special transport media available from the laboratory.

Report Available

LABCORP LAB
STAT: 5760 min
Routine: 5760 min
Extended TAT: No TAT min
Timed: 5760 min
Life or Death: 5760 min

Last Updated: March 6, 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.