Test Code: 267
CPT Code(s): 86800
Methodology: Immunoassay (IA)
Clinical Significance: Measurement of thyroglobulin antibodies is useful in the diagnosis and management of a variety of thyroid disorders including Hashimoto's thyroiditis, Graves' disease and certain types of goiter.
Alternative Name(s): Thyroglobulin Antibody; Anti-TG; Anti-thryglobulin
Test Code: 836
CPT Code(s): 84295
Includes: Sodium
Methodology: Ion Selective Electrode (ISE)
Clinical Significance: Sodium measurements are useful in the diagnosis and treatment of aldosteronism, diabetes insipidus, adrenal hypertension, Addison's Disease, dehydration, inappropriate antidiuretic hormone secretion, or other diseases involving electrolyte imbalance.
Alternative Name(s): NA, NA+
Test code: 15090
CPT code(s): 87081
Includes: If culture is positive, identification will be performed at an additional charge, (CPT code(s): 87077 or 87140 or 87143 or 87147 or 87149). Antibiotic susceptibilities will be performed on Group B streptococcus isolates (CPT code(s): 87181 or 87184 or 87186).
Methodology: Bacterial Culture, Aerobic Isolation and Identification Procedure including Broth Enhanced Culture and Susceptibility
Test Code: 94462
CPT Code(s): 86003 (x9)
Includes: IgE allergy testing for: Macadamia Nut (RF345), Pecan Nut (F201), Brazil Nut (F18), Walnut (F256), Cashew Nut (F202), Pistachio (F203), Hazelnut (F17), Almond (F20), Peanut (F13)
Methodology: Immunoassay
Test Code: 859
CPT Code(s): 84480
Methodology: Immunoassay (IA)
Clinical Significance: Total T3 measurements are used to diagnose and monitor treatment of hyperthyroidism and are essential for recognizing T3 toxicosis.
Additional names: Triiodothyronine
Test Code: 35167
CPT Code(s): 84439
Methodology: Direct Equilibrium Dialysis Radioimmunoassay (RAI)
Laboratory Developed Test (LDT) - This was developed and its analytical performance characteristics have been deteremined by Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute, Chantilly, VA. It has not been cleared or approved by the FSA. This assay has been validated pursuant to the CLIA regulations and is used for clinical purposes.
Test Code: 29891
CPT Code: 85651
Alternative Name(s): Sed rate; ESR, Erythrocyte sedimentation rate; Westergren sed rate
Methodology: Modified Westergren
Clinical Significance: Useful in differentiating inflammatory and neoplastic diseases and as an index of disease serverity.
Test Code: 873
CPT Code(s): 84403
Supply: 53712 Red Top Tube (NO GEL) 10mL
Methodology: Immunoassay
Limitations: Immunoassay does not provide sufficient sensitivity in detecting low concentrations among non-adults and women.
Test Code: 7444
CPT Code(s): 84436, 84443, 84479
Includes: Thyroid Panel [T3 Uptake; T4 (Thyroxine), Total; Free T4 Index (T7)] and TSH
Methodology: Immunoassay (IA)
Clinical Significance: See individual test
Additional names: Not applicable
Test Code: 34429
CPT Code(s): 84481
Methodology: Immunoassay (IA)
