Test Directory
| Test Code | ||||
| RFBOR | ||||
| Test Name | ||||
| Relapsing Fever Borrelia Species by PCR | ||||
| CPT Codes | ||||
| 87798 | ||||
| Expected Turnaround Time | ||||
| 1 - 3 days | ||||
| Clinical Utility | ||||
| Diagnose relapsing fever caused by various Borrelia species during the symptomatic phase of infection. | ||||
| Specimen and Container Info | ||||
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Preferred Specimen Type: Whole Blood Preferred Collection Container: Lavender Top (EDTA) Desired Specimen Volume: 1 mL |
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| Collection Instructions | ||||
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Collect whole blood in lavender top (EDTA) tube via venipuncture. Transport in original collection container. |
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| Processing and Submission Instructions | ||||
| Specimen source required | ||||
| Transport Instructions | ||||
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Transport to the laboratory refrigerated. |
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| Stability Requirements | ||||
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| Causes for Rejection | ||||
| Serum or plasma. Heparinized specimens. | ||||
| Methodology | ||||
| Qualitative Polymerase Chain Reaction | ||||
| Reference Lab | ||||
| ARUP Laboratories | ||||
| Testing Schedule | ||||
| Routine, daily | ||||
The American Medical Association (AMA) Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) codes published by HNL Lab Medicine are guidelines and are intended for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the exclusive responsibility of the billing entity. View the Terms.
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