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
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.
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.
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