Atypical Pneumonia DNA Panel, Qualitative,  Real-Time PCR

Atypical Pneumonia DNA Panel, Qualitative,  Real-Time PCR

Test Code

17610
87486, 87541, 87581, 87798
CPT Code is subject to a Medicare Limited Coverage Policy and may require a signed ABN when ordering.
17610
87486, 87541, 87581, 87798
CPT Code is subject to a Medicare Limited Coverage Policy and may require a signed ABN when ordering.
Please provide SERVICE AREA INFORMATION to confirm Test Code for the lab that services your account.
In-home collection is not available in your area through Quest Mobile.

Clinical Significance

Atypical Pneumonia DNA Panel, Qualitative,  Real-Time PCR

Test Resources

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Test Details

Includes

  • Mycoplasma pneumoniae DNA, Qualitative, Real-Time PCR
  • Legionella DNA, Qualitative, Real-Time PCR
  • Chlamydophila pneumoniae, DNA, Qualitative, Real-Time PCR

Methodology

Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction

Assay Category

This test was developed and its analytical performance characteristics have been determined by Quest Diagnostics. It has not been cleared or approved by FDA. This assay has been validated pursuant to the CLIA regulations and is used for clinical purposes.

Reference Range(s)

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LOINC® Codes, Performing Laboratory

Service Area must be determined
Mycoplasma pneumoniae DNA, Qualitative, Real-Time PCR
Legionella DNA, Qualitative, Real-Time PCR
Chlamydophila pneumoniae, DNA, Qualitative, Real-Time PCR

Methodology

Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction
This test was developed and its analytical performance characteristics have been determined by Quest Diagnostics. It has not been cleared or approved by FDA. This assay has been validated pursuant to the CLIA regulations and is used for clinical purposes.

Reference Range(s)

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Service Area must be determined

Preferred Specimen(s)

1 mL sputum or bronchial lavage/wash collected in a sterile, leak-proof plastic container or throat or nasopharyngeal swab in M4 media or V-C-M medium (green-cap) tube or equivalent (UTM)

Minimum Volume

0.35 mL sputum or bronchial lavage/wash

Collection Instructions

Respiratory samples in M4 media: Use sterile vials containing 3 mL of sterile M4 media. If using swabs, use only sterile Dacron® or Rayon swabs with plastic or wire shafts.. DO NOT use calcium alginate swabs, as they may contain substances that inhibit PCR testing. Break applicator sticks off near the tip to permit tightening of the cap.

Sputum: Collect in a sputum collection kit or a sterile, plastic container with a leak-proof cap..

Bronchial lavage: Collect in a sterile container with a leak-proof cap.

Transport Container

Sterile leak-proof plastic container

Transport Temperature

Refrigerated (cold packs)

Specimen Stability

  • Room temperature: 48 hours
  • Refrigerated: 7 days
  • Frozen: 30 days

Reject Criteria

Calcium alginate swabs

Setup Schedule

Service Area must be determined
1 mL sputum or bronchial lavage/wash collected in a sterile, leak-proof plastic container or throat or nasopharyngeal swab in M4 media or V-C-M medium (green-cap) tube or equivalent (UTM)
0.35 mL sputum or bronchial lavage/wash
Respiratory samples in M4 media: Use sterile vials containing 3 mL of sterile M4 media. If using swabs, use only sterile Dacron® or Rayon swabs with plastic or wire shafts.. DO NOT use calcium alginate swabs, as they may contain substances that inhibit PCR testing. Break applicator sticks off near the tip to permit tightening of the cap.

Sputum: Collect in a sputum collection kit or a sterile, plastic container with a leak-proof cap..

Bronchial lavage: Collect in a sterile container with a leak-proof cap.
Sterile leak-proof plastic container
Refrigerated (cold packs)
Room temperature: 48 hours
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 30 days
Calcium alginate swabs
Service Area must be determined
Please provide SERVICE AREA INFORMATION to confirm Test Code for the lab that services your account.
In-home collection is not available in your area through Quest Mobile.
Test Details

Clinical Significance

Test Resources

Reference ranges are provided as general guidance only. To interpret test results use the reference range in the laboratory report.

The CPT codes provided are based on AMA guidance and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payer being billed.

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