Primary Care

Pneumocystis carinii, DFA

Test code: 34286

CPT code(s): 87281

Methodology: Direct Immunofluorescence Assay

Includes: Pneumocystis jirovecii (P. carinii), DFA and Concentration

Clinical significance: Pneumocystis carinii, now considered a fungus, is an opportunistic infection seen especially in patients infected with HIV and on immunosuppressive therapy, e.g., post-transplantation. Pneumocystis carinii causes pneumonia.

T4, Free

Test Code: 866

CPT Code(s): 84439

Methodology: Immunoassay

Clinical Significance: For diagnosis of hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism

Additional names: Free T-4, Free Thyroxine, FT4, Thyroxine Free

Hemoglobin A1c

Hemoglobin A1c

Test Code: 496
CPT Code: 83036
Alternative Name(s): A1c, HGBA1C, A1C Hemoglobin, Fast Hemoglobins, Glycosylated Hgb

Hemoglobin A1c w/MPG

Test Code: 8181
CPT Code: 83036
Alternative Name(s): A1c, HGBA1C, A1C Hemoglobin, Fast Hemoglobins, Glycosylated Hgb, A1c with mean blood glucose

TSH

Test Code: 
899 - TSH
36127 - TSH with Reflex to FT4
90896 - TSH, Pregnancy

CPT Code(s): 
Test Code 899: 84443
Test Code 36127: 84443
Test Code 90896: 84443

Supply: 170739 RedGrey SST 8.5mL

Lithium

Test Code: 613

CPT Code(s): 80178

Methodology: Atomic Spectoscopy/ISE

Clinical Significance: Lithium is used to treat manic-depressive disorders and the manic phase of affective disorders, including mania. The therapeutic window is relatively small. Therapeutic drug monitoring is useful to optimize dose and avoid toxicity.

Alternative Name(s): None

Lipid Panels

LIPID PANEL
Test Code: 7600
CPT Code(s): 80061
Includes: Total Cholesterol, HDL Cholesterol, Triglycerides, LDL-Cholesterol (calculated), Cholesterol/HDL Ratio (calculated) Non-HDL Cholesterol