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Osmolality, Serum

Test Code: 677

CPT Code(s): 83930

Supply: 53712 Red Top Tube (NO GEL) 10mL

Methodology: Freezing Point Depression

Clinical Significance: Serum osomolality is increased in hypernatremia, hyperglycemia, uremia, ethanol, methanol, or ethylene glycol overdoses, and in diabetes insipidus.

Additional names: N/A

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Glucose, Gestational Screen (50g), 135 Cutoff

Test Code: 8477

CPT Code(s): 82950

Methodology: Spectrophotometry (SP)

Clinical Significance: A value of 135 mg/dL or greater indicates the need for a full diagnostic, gestational glucose tolerance performed in the fasting state to determine if the patient has gestational diabetes.

Alternative Name(s): 1HR Gestational; 1HR Pregnancy Glucose; Gestational Glucose; Glucose OB; Gestational Glucose (1 Specimen); Glucose Gestational Screen; Glucose PG; Glucose 1RH 50gm Load

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Testosterone, Total Males (Adult), Immunoassay

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.

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C-reactive Protein

Test Code: 4420

CPT Code(s): 86140

Methodology: Nephelometry

Limitations: Oral contraceptives, IUDs, pregnancy, and menstruation may raise CRP levels. Levels are lowest during ovulation.

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hCG, Total, Quantitative

Test Code: 8396

CPT Code(s): 84702

Methodology: Immunoassay (IA)

Limitations: Heterophilic antibodies may produce low false-positive results; urinary hCG is negative if "phantom" hCG is suspected. Pituitary secretion may be a source of low level hCG in post menopausal women

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Creatine Kinase (CK), Total

Test Code: 374

CPT Code(s): 82550

Methodology: Spectrophotometry (SP)

Clinical Significance: Test for myocardial infarction and skeletal muscle damage. Elevated results may be due to: myocarditis, myocardial infarction (heart attack), muscular dystrophy, muscle trauma or excessive exercise.

Alternative Name(s): CK, CPK

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Vancomycin

Vancomycin, Peak

Test Code: 8578
CPT Code(s): 80202
Includes: Vancomycin peak

Vancomycin, Trough

Test Code: 8579
CPT Code(s): 80202
Includes: Vancomycin trough

Vancomycin, Total

Test Code: 917
CPT Code(s): 80202
Includes: Vancomycin peak and trough

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Urinalysis, Complete

Test Code: 5463

CPT Code(s): 81001

Includes: Macroscopic and Microscopic Examinations

**This order code does not include Reflex to Culture**

If reflex to culture is desired: Please order Test Code 3020, “Urinalysis, Complete, with Reflex to Culture”

Methodology: Reagent Impregnated Strips/Tablets/Microscopic Examination

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Ferritin

Test Code: 457

CPT Code(s):82728

Includes: Ferritin

Methodology: Immunoassay (IA)

Clinical Significance: Useful in the diagnosis of hypochromic, microcytic anemias. Decreased in iron deficiency anemia and increased in iron overload.

Alternative Name(s): N/A

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HPV mRNA e6/e7, Rectal

Test Code: 91932

CPT Code(s): 87624

Includes: HPV Mrna e6/e7, Rectal

Methodology: Transcription-Mediated Amplification (TMA)

Clinical Significance: The HPV mRNA E6/E7 test is used in conjunction with cytology to evaluate anal dysplasia.

Alternative Name(s): Human Papillomavirus

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