GRAM POSITIVE BLOOD CULTURE NUCLEIC ACID TEST

General Information

HLAB/HOL Code: RMRSAB
UPHSM LIS Test #: 6561
Schedule: Daily
Testing Time: 3 hours
Testing Lab: UP Health System-Marquette

Specimen Info
Only 1 specimen type required, unless otherwise specified

Volume: 1.o ml minimum
Temperature: Ambient
Tube Type: 1 Blood culture media
Collection Info:
Send ambient blood culture media with gram positive bacteria.

Methods

Nucleic Acid Testing (DNA array)

Clinical Utilities

Detection in positive blood cultures of several Staphylococcus, Streptococcus, and Enterococccus species.  In addition, the test detects Listeria species and gene mediated resistance for vancomycin and methicillin.

CPT Codes

87149
There may be up to 3 additional instances of 87149 based on reflexed results within the test.

* The CPT codes provided 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 payer being billed.

Reference Range

Not detected