Laboratory & Pathology For Professionals - Saratoga Hospital

Laboratory Services

Saratoga Hospital's Pathology Department offers Laboratory Services for the region's Health Professionals. View the list of services below and contact us for more information.

Laboratory Tests

View the list of laboratory tests below.

Note: the CPT codes included in this list are in accordance with Current Procedural Terminology, a publication of the American Medical Association. CPT codes are provided here for the convenience of our clients; however, correct coding often varies from one carrier to another, and Saratoga Hospital may bill specific carriers using codes other than those shown. Clients who bill for services should verify the code(s) with the applicable payor to confirm that their use is appropriate in each case.

Synonyms Tylenol
LIS Mnemonic ACTM
Department CHEMISTRY
Container Serum (Red)
Transport Refrigerate
CPT-4 82003
Comments Methodology: EMIT® Enzyme Immunoassay
Synonyms
LIS Mnemonic ACETONE SERUM ACETONE URINE
Department CHEMISTRY
Container Urine/Serum/Plasma
Transport Refrigerate up to 48 hrs
CPT-4
Comments Methodology: Nitroprusside
Synonyms
LIS Mnemonic ALB
Department CHEMISTRY
Container Plasma (Li-hep) or Serum (SST)
Transport Refrigerate
CPT-4 82040
Comments Methodology: Dye Binding-BCG /polychromatic endpoint
Synonyms ALK PHOS
LIS Mnemonic ALP
Department CHEMISTRY
Container Plasma (Li-hep) or Serum (SST)
Transport Refrigerate
CPT-4 84075
Comments Methodology: p-NPP/ AMP/Calibrated/37ºC / bichromatic rate
Synonyms SGPT
LIS Mnemonic ALT
Department CHEMISTRY
Container Plasma (Li-hep) or Serum (SST)
Transport Refrigerate
CPT-4 84460
Comments Methodology: L-Alanine/α-KG/NADH to NAD/ Calibrated/ 37°C /bichromatic rate
Synonyms NH4
LIS Mnemonic AMM
Department CHEMISTRY
Container Plasma (Li-hep or EDTA)
Transport Transport on Ice, run w/in 30min.
CPT-4 82140
Comments Methodology: Glutamate Dehydrogenase /bichromatic rate
Synonyms
LIS Mnemonic AMPH
Department CHEMISTRY
Container URN-50ML
Transport Refrigerate
CPT-4 82145
Comments "Methodology: EMIT® Enzyme Immunoassay
For qualitative analysis, see 8011-80130"
Synonyms LIMBS
LIS Mnemonic
Department PATHOLOGY
Container
Transport Deliver immediately to Pathology. Refrigerate specimen when there is a delay in processing and place pathology requisition on counter in histology lab.
CPT-4 88309
Comments Submit a pathology requisition with amputation. Consent of operation, anesthetics and other medical services form serves as a disposal form when signed and witnessed.
Synonyms CULT-ANAEROBIC
LIS Mnemonic ANCUL
Department MICROBIOLOGY
Container "Syringe (remove needle expel air, cap tightly)
Sterile Container
ESWAB Collection transport system"
Transport "Deliver immediately at room temperature.
DO NOT
Refrigerate!!! "
CPT-4 "87073
87076
87205"
Comments "Sources: Abscess, Body Fluid, Tissue, Drainage, Biopsy, Aspirates, Swab Specimens
Methodology: Gram Stain & Culture with reflex to identification testing.
In Addition, it is recommended to order an Aerobic Culture to assure recovery of all probable pathogenic organisms.
Please Note: Culture Swabs are the least desirable specimens. If collection by swab in unavoidable, collect as much specimen as possible."
Synonyms Analy Cytology
LIS Mnemonic CY
Department CYTOLOGY
Container ThinPrep collection kit (provided by Cytology)
Transport Room temperature
CPT-4 88112
Comments Vigorously rotate the swab in the Preservcyt solution 10 times while pushing against the wall of the ThinPrep vial. Swirl the swab vigorously to release additional material. Discard the swab.
Synonyms AB SCREEN INDIRECT COOMBS
LIS Mnemonic AB
Department BLOOD BANK
Container LAVENDER (EDTA)
Transport Room temperature
CPT-4 86850
Comments Methodology: Gel column technology
Synonyms
LIS Mnemonic ABTITER
Department BLOOD BANK
Container LAVENDER (EDTA)
Transport Room temperature
CPT-4 86886
Comments Specify antibody to be titered. Sent to American Red Cross.
Synonyms
LIS Mnemonic AGPT
Department BLOOD BANK
Container LAVENDER (EDTA)
Transport Room temperature
CPT-4 86905
Comments Used for screening patient phenotype for clinically significant antigens
Synonyms ABG
LIS Mnemonic ABG
Department BLOOD GAS LAB
Container HEP. SYRINGE
Transport
CPT-4 82803
Comments Call Resp. Therapy to draw
Synonyms FLUID - BODY CAVITY
LIS Mnemonic CY
Department CYTOLOGY
Container Cytology fixative (provided by Cytology)
Transport Deliver specimen to Cytology immediately. Refrigerate if there is a delay in processing.
CPT-4 88104
Comments Cytology requisition must accompany specimen. Fresh-Send to lab immediately - OR - Fixative-add equal amounts of fixative provided by lab. Methodology
Synonyms SGOT
LIS Mnemonic AST
Department CHEMISTRY
Container Plasma (Li-hep) or Serum (SST)
Transport Refrigerate
CPT-4 84450
Comments Methodology: oxogluarate to L-Glutomate + oxoacetate/bichromatic endpoint
Synonyms
LIS Mnemonic
Department
Container
Transport
CPT-4 86890
Comments Contact the American Red Cross 1-800-634-9069 Coordinator
Synonyms LIS Mnemonic
Department PATHOLOGY
Container
Transport
CPT-4
Comments Physician must consult with pathologist prior to autopsy. Permission for autopsy as documented by signatures on the permit must be obtained from the appropriate person (s) recognized by Law.
Synonyms
LIS Mnemonic BAR
Department CHEMISTRY
Container URN-50ML
Transport Refrigerate
CPT-4 82205
Comments Methodology: EMIT® Enzyme Immunoassay
Synonyms
LIS Mnemonic BARIATMALE
Department CHEMISTRY
Container Plasma (4 tall Lavenders), serum (4 SSTs), & Urine 12 ml
Transport Vitamin A drawn in chilled tube and protect from light. Vit B1 & Vit B6 plasma frozen and protected from light.
CPT-4 MULTI
Comments Panel includes CBC with automated diff, Urinalysis w/reflex to Micro, Basic Metabolic Panel, Hepatic Function Panel, Iron, Lipid Profile, MG, TSH, T4, T3, Folate, B12, Hemoglobin A1C, Vitamin B1, B6, A and D.
Synonyms
LIS Mnemonic BARIATFEM
Department CHEMISTRY
Container Plasma (4 tall Lavenders), serum (4 SSTs ), & Urine 12 ml
Transport Vitamin A drawn in chilled tube and protect from light. Vit B1 WB frozen/protect from light, & Vit B6 plasma frozen and protected from light.
CPT-4 MULTI
Comments Panel includes CBC with automated diff, Urinalysis w/reflex to Micro, Basic Metabolic Panel, Hepatic Function Panel, Iron, Lipid Profile, MG, TSH, T4, T3, Folate, B12, Quantitative BHCG, Hemoglobin A1C Vitamin B1, B6, A and D.
Synonyms BMP
LIS Mnemonic BASIC
Department CHEMISTRY
Container Plasma (Li-hep) or Serum (SST)
Transport Refrigerate
CPT-4 80048
Comments
Synonyms
LIS Mnemonic BENZO
Department CHEMISTRY
Container URN-50ML
Transport Refrigerate
CPT-4 80101
Comments
Synonyms
LIS Mnemonic BHCG
Department CHEMISTRY
Container Plasma (Li-hep) or Serum (SST)
Transport Refrigerate
CPT-4 84702
Comments
Synonyms BNP
LIS Mnemonic B-NP
Department CHEMISTRY
Container Plasma-(EDTA -Lavender)
Transport Refrigerate
CPT-4 83880
Comments
Synonyms TISSUE BIOPSY
LIS Mnemonic SU
Department PATHOLOGY
Container 10% formalin (obtained from Pathology)
Transport
CPT-4 MULTI
Comments Specimen received with a completed Pathology requisition including pertinent clinical history.
Synonyms
LIS Mnemonic BBHOLD
Department BLOOD BANK
Container LAVENDER
Transport ROOM TEMPERATURE
CPT-4
Comments No testing done; specimen is held in Blood bank for three days. Contact Blood bank to add test/products requests.
Synonyms
LIS Mnemonic BCUL
Department MICROBIOLOGY
Container
Transport Transport within 2 hours of collection at room temperature. Off-site labs or physician offices
CPT-4 87040
Comments "Methodology: Incubation with reflex to Gram stain, culture, identification & susceptibility testing.
* Refer to ""Specimen Collection and Transport"", Specimen Collection Requirements/Notes, Microbiology section for details. "
Synonyms BUN UREA
LIS Mnemonic BUN
Department CHEMISTRY
Container Plasma (Li-hep) or Serum (SST)
Transport Refrigerate
CPT-4 84525
Comments Methodology: Urease with GLDH /bichromatic rate
Synonyms
LIS Mnemonic BFP
Department HEMATOLOGY
Container LAVENDER (potassium EDTA), Sterile container for BAL, & PD fluid
Transport Deliver to lab within one hour of collection.
CPT-4 89051
Comments Use for body fluids, i.e. pleural, thoracentesis, peritoneal, etc.
Synonyms
LIS Mnemonic BFPND
Department HEMATOLOGY
Container LAVENDER (potassium EDTA), Sterile container for BAL, & PD fluid
Transport Deliver to lab within one hour of collection.
CPT-4 89050
Comments Use for body fluids, i.e. pleural, thoracentesis, peritoneal, etc.
Synonyms CULT-TISSUE
LIS Mnemonic TICUL
Department MICROBIOLOGY
Container Sterile Container
Transport Transport STAT at room temperature
CPT-4 87071
Comments Methodology: Gram Stain & Culture with reflex to identification & susceptibility testing. Cover bone with several drops of nonbacteriostatic saline to keep moist.
Synonyms
LIS Mnemonic BM
Department HEMATOLOGY
Container Slides/Biopsy in Bouin's fixative
Transport Slides delivered to Hematology. Biopsy to Histology.
CPT-4 85097
Comments Call hematology to schedule assistance. Collection kit now ordered by CAT scan.
Synonyms BREAST ASPIRATE
LIS Mnemonic CY
Department CYTOLOGY
Container Cytolyt and 10% Formalin
Transport Deliver to laboratory immediately. Refrigerate if there is a delay in processing.
CPT-4 88173
Comments Place first pass in cytolyt and remainder of passes in formalin or split the aspirated material into equal amounts and place 1 part in cytolyt fixative and 1 part in formalin. Cytology requisition including pertinent clinical information must accompany specimen. Methodology: ThinPrep and cell block technique
Synonyms NIPPLE SECRETION
LIS Mnemonic CY
Department CYTOLOGY
Container Cytology spray fixative - cardboard slide holder or 95% ethanol.
Transport Spray fixed slides (labeled with name of patient) should be placed in plastic or cardboard slide holders and delivered to Cytology with Cytology requisition.
CPT-4
Comments "Smeared slide should be fixed immediately with cytology spray fixative or place slides in fixative.
Cytology requisition is required with specimen."
Synonyms BRUSH, BRONCH
LIS Mnemonic CY
Department CYTOLOGY
Container 95% alcohol (provided by Cytology)
Transport Deliver to laboratory immediately
CPT-4 88160
Comments Fix slides immediately in 95% alcohol. Label slides with patients name, source of specimen, date of collection. Cytology requisition must accompany specimen.
Synonyms WASHING, BRONCH
LIS Mnemonic CY
Department CYTOLOGY
Container Cytology fixative (provided by Cytology laboratory)
Transport Deliver to laboratory immediately. Refrigerate if there is a delay in processing.
CPT-4 88108
Comments Cytology requisition must accompany specimen. Fresh - send to lab immediately - OR - Fixative - add equal amounts of fixative provided by lab.
Synonyms WASHING, BRONCH
LIS Mnemonic CY
Department CYTOLOGY
Container Cytology fixative (provided by Cytology laboratory)
Transport Deliver to laboratory immediately. Refrigerate if there is a delay in processing.
CPT-4 88108
Comments Cytology requisition must accompany specimen. Fresh - send to lab immediately - OR - Fixative - add equal amounts of fixative provided by lab.
Synonyms CRP
LIS Mnemonic CRP
Department CHEMISTRY
Container Plasma (Li-hep) or Serum (SST)
Transport Refrigerate
CPT-4 86140
Comments Methodology: Turbidimetric
Synonyms Cancer Antigen 125
LIS Mnemonic CA-125
Department CHEMISTRY
Container Serum (SST)
Transport Refrigerate
CPT-4 86304
Comments Methodology: sandwich immunoassay using direct chemiluminescent technology
Synonyms
LIS Mnemonic CA
Department CHEMISTRY
Container Plasma (Li-hep) or Serum (SST)
Transport Refrigerate
CPT-4 82310
Comments Methodology: Arsenazo III / bichromatic endpoint
Synonyms TEGRETOL
LIS Mnemonic TEG
Department CHEMISTRY
Container Serum (Red)
Transport Refrigerate
CPT-4 80156
Comments Methodology: EMIT/ Enzyme Immunoassay
Synonyms CARBOXY
LIS Mnemonic CARBOXY
Department BLOOD GAS LAB
Container AP
Transport Refrigerate
CPT-4 82375
Comments Phlebotomy to collect, Respiratory to perform testing.
Synonyms CEA
LIS Mnemonic CEA
Department CHEMISTRY
Container Serum (SST)
Transport Refrigerate
CPT-4 82378
Comments Methodology: sandwich immunoassay using direct chemiluminescent technology
SOURCE Cardiac CRP
LIS Mnemonic CRP CARD
Department CHEMISTRY
Container Plasma (Li-hep) or Serum (SST)
Transport Refrigerate
CPT-4 86141
Comments Methodology: Turbidimetric
SOURCE Catheter tip
LIS Mnemonic MISCUL
Department MICROBIOLOGY
Container Sterile container
Transport Immediately at room temperature
CPT-4 87070
Comments "Order:MISC. AEROBIC CULTURE, Source: CATH TIP
Methodology: Culture with reflex to identification & susceptibility testing.Two (2) blood cultures, 1 through the catheter and 1 peripheral, should be ordered and collected before the catheter is removed. If source is Intra-arterial or Intravenous, cut approx. 2 to 3 inches from distal end of the catheter and place in sterile container."
SYNONYMS COMPLETE BLOOD COUNT WITH AUTOMATED DIFF
LIS Mnemonic CBC
Department HEMATOLOGY
Container Whole blood (EDTA - Lavender)
Transport Room temperature within 24 hours. Refrigerate 24-72 hours.
CPT-4 85025
Comments Invert several times. Exact amount of blood required. Methodology: Sysmex, Photometric measurement.
Synonyms COMPLETE BLOOD COUNT WITH NO DIFF
LIS Mnemonic CBC NO DIFF
Department HEMATOLOGY
Container Whole blood (EDTA - Lavender)
Transport Room temperature within 24 hours. Refrigerate 24-72 hours.
CPT-4 85027
Comments Invert several times. Exact amount of blood required. Methodology: Sysmex, Photometric measurement.
Synonyms COMPLETE BLOOD COUNT WITH MANUAL DIFF
LIS Mnemonic CBCMD
Department HEMATOLOGY
Container Whole blood (EDTA - Lavender)
Transport Room temperature within 24 hours. Refrigerate 24-72 hours.
CPT-4 85032
Comments Invert several times. Exact amount of blood required. Methodology: Sysmex, Photometric measurement.
Synonyms GYN SPECIMEN PAP SMEAR
LIS Mnemonic P
Department CYTOLOGY
Container Methodology
Transport Room temperature
CPT-4 88142
Comments Order screening or diagnostic pap smear, include source and pertinent clinical information on a cytology requisition. Rinse the brush as quickly as possible in the PreservCyt Solution by rotating the device in the solution 10 times while pushing against the PreservCyt vial wall. Swirl the brush vigorously to further release material. Discard the brush. Additional collection information is available upon physician's request. The College of American Pathologist (CAP) requires the laboratory to educate providers of cervicovaginal specimens that the pap test is a screening test for cervical cancer with an inherent false negative rate (see CAP regulation CYP.06466).
Synonyms
LIS Mnemonic CL
Department CHEMISTRY
Container Plasma (Li-hep) or Serum (SST)
Transport Refrigerate
CPT-4 82435
Methodology: Ion Selective/Diluted/ Indirect Potentiometric
Synonyms Total Cholesterol
LIS Mnemonic CHO
Department CHEMISTRY
Container Plasma (Li-hep) or Serum (SST)
Transport Refrigerate
CPT-4 82465
Methodology: Enzymatic /polychromatic endpt
Synonyms GENETIC STUDIES KARYOTYPE
LIS Mnemonic
Department PATHOLOGY
Container STERILE CONTAINER
Transport Tissue is sent to reference laboratory for processing.
CPT-4 MULTI
Comments Send specimen fresh - no fixative. Deliver immediately with a completed Pathology requisition to Pathology and notify a technician when it arrives. Refrigerate if there is a delay in processing.
Synonyms CREATINE KINASE
LIS Mnemonic CK
Department CHEMISTRY
Container Plasma (Li-hep) or Serum (SST)
Transport Refrigerate
CPT-4 82550
Comments Methodology: CP/ADP/NADP to NADPH/ Calibrated/ 37°C /bichromatic rate
Synonyms C.diff Tox PCR
LIS Mnemonic CDIFF PCR
Department MICROBIOLOGY
Container Sterile Container
Transport Inpatients: Transport immediately. Outpatients: Transport within 24 hrs on ice (Refrigerated). Storage: Refrigerate (DNA will remain stable for 5 days).
CPT-4 87324
Comments "Methodology: Amplified DNA detection by real-time PCR.
Submit: Unformed (liquid or soft) stool specimens collected from patients suspected of having C. difficile infection (CDI). Stool specimens are interpreted to be soft (unformed) if the specimen will not support a wooden applicator stick to stand upright. FORMED STOOL WILL BE REJECTED!!
Submit: Rectal swab (must be Cepheid’s single use swab) of anal crypts and the swab must contain visible stool...least desirable. Please Note: This is NOT a diagnostic test for C.difficile infection. It is to be used with other clinical findings/tests. This test detects viable and non-viable C.difficile DNA."
Synonyms
LIS Mnemonic CO2
Department CHEMISTRY
Container Plasma (Li-hep) or Serum (SST)
Transport Refrigerate
CPT-4 82374
Comments Methodology: Enzymatic/bichromatic rate
Synonyms COCAINE METABOL
LIS Mnemonic COC
Department CHEMISTRY
Container URN-50ML
Transport Refrigerate
CPT-4 80101
Comments Methodology: Enzymatic/bichromatic rate
Synonyms COMP MET PANEL
LIS Mnemonic CMP
Department CHEMISTRY
Container Plasma (Li-hep) or Serum (SST)
Transport Refrigerate
CPT-4 80053
Comments Panel includes GLU, BUN, CRE, CO2, CL, NA, K, CA, AST, ALT, ALP, TB, TP, ALB, BUN/CREATININE, CALC OSMOLALITY, A/G RATIO
Synonyms CREAT
LIS Mnemonic CRE
Department CHEMISTRY
Container Plasma (Li-hep) or Serum (SST)
Transport Refrigerate
CPT-4 82565
Comments Methodology: Kinetic Alkaline Picrate / bichromatic rate
Synonyms CREAT CLEAR
LIS Mnemonic CRCL
Department CHEMISTRY
Container 24 HR UR
Transport Refrigerate
CPT-4 82575
Comments Methodology: Kinetic Alkaline Picrate / bichromatic rate
Synonyms
LIS Mnemonic
Department BLOOD BANK
Container
Transport
CPT-4 86920
Comments See "RBC"
Synonyms CRYO-POOLED
LIS Mnemonic CRYOP
Department BLOOD BANK
Container LAVENDER (EDTA)
Transport Room temperature
CPT-4 P9012
Comments Frozen product. One unit of pooled cryo= 5 units of random cryo.
Synonyms
LIS Mnemonic CSFP
Department HEMATOLOGY
Container TUBE #3
Transport Deliver to lab immediately
CPT-4 89051
Comments Collected by physician. Methodology: Microscopic examination.
Synonyms SPINAL FLUID CULTURE
LIS Mnemonic CSFCUL
Department MICROBIOLOGY
Container STERILE TUBE #2
Transport TRANSPORT STAT
CPT-4 87071 87205
Comments Methodology: Gram Stain & Culture with reflex to identification & susceptibility testing. Submit: Minimum of 2 ml of CSF in Tube #2 or most turbid tube (best for culture).
Synonyms SPINAL FLUID
LIS Mnemonic
Department CYTOLOGY
Container
Transport
CPT-4 88112
Comments See "spinal fluid"
Synonyms SPINAL FLUID GLUCOSE
LIS Mnemonic CGL
Department CHEMISTRY
Container CSF2
Transport Refrigerate
CPT-4 82945
Comments Methodology: Hexokinase, UV /bichromatic endpoint
Synonyms
LIS Mnemonic D-DIMER
Department HEMATOLOGY
Container Plasma (Sodium Citrate - Blue Top)
Transport Room temperature within 4 hours or freeze plasma.
CPT-4 85379
Comments Exact amount of blood required. Main lab
Synonyms LINOXIN
LIS Mnemonic DIG
Department CHEMISTRY
Container Serum (Red)
Transport Refrigerate
CPT-4 80162
Comments Methodology: EMIT/ Enzyme Immunoassay
Synonyms D BILI
LIS Mnemonic DB
Department CHEMISTRY
Container Plasma (Li-hep) or Serum (SST)
Transport Refrigerate
CPT-4 82248
Comments Methodology: Bichromatic endpoint
Synonyms Direct Antiglobulin Test DAT
LIS Mnemonic DC
Department BLOOD BANK
Container LAVENDER (EDTA)
Transport Room temperature
CPT-4 86880
Comments Methodology: Agglutination-Gel column technology.
Synonyms DATA GROUP
LIS Mnemonic DAT
Department CHEMISTRY
Container 10 ML RANDOM URINE
Transport Refrigerate
CPT-4 80100/ 80103 82055
Comments Methodology: EMIT® Enzyme Immunoassay
Synonyms UDS
LIS Mnemonic DAT - FW DAT - SARA
Department CHEMISTRY
Container 10 ML RANDOM URINE
Transport Refrigerate
CPT-4 80100/80103
Comments Methodology: EMIT® Enzyme Immunoassay
Order Aerobic Culture and Gram Stain (Wound Culture). Select Ear as source and state exact site of collection.
LIS Mnemonic WDCUL
Department MICROBIOLOGY
Container ESwab Collection and Transport System
Transport Transport within 24 hrs. at room temperature.
CPT-4 87071
Comments Methodology: Gram Stain & Culture with reflex to identification & susceptibility testing. **Specify Source: Right or Left, External or Tympanocentesis

 

Synonyms
LIS Mnemonic ESL
Department CHEMISTRY
Container Serum (SST)/ Li Hep
Transport Refrigerate
CPT-4 82670
Comments Methodology: Competitive immunoassay using indirect chemiluminescent technology
Synonyms ERA
LIS Mnemonic
Department PATHOLOGY
Container
Transport Specimen is sent to reference laboratory.
CPT-4
Comments ERA is ordered on Pathology requisition.
Synonyms "ETOH
ALCOHOL"
LIS Mnemonic ALC
Department CHEMISTRY
Container Plasma (Li-hep) or Serum (SST)
Transport Refrigerate
CPT-4 82055
Comments "Methodology: EMIT/ Enzyme Immunoassay
Do not open tube- prep with iodine"
Synonyms
LIS Mnemonic EOSCT
Department HEMATOLOGY
Container LAVENDER (Potassium EDTA)
Transport Room temperature within 24 hrs. Refrigerate 24-48 hrs.
CPT-4 85048
Comments Invert several times. Methodology: Sysmex
Order Aerobic Culture and Gram Stain (Wound Culture) Source
LIS Mnemonic WDCUL
Department MICROBIOLOGY
Container ESwab Collection and Transport System
Transport Transport within 24 hrs. at room temperature.
CPT-4 87071
Comments Methodology: Gram Stain & Culture with reflex to identification & susceptibility testing. * Refer to "Specimen Collection and Transport", Specimen Collection Requirements/Notes, Microbiology section for details.
Synonyms
LIS Mnemonic FER
Department CHEMISTRY
Container Plasma (Li-hep) or Serum (SST)
Transport Refrigerate
CPT-4 82728
Comments Methodology: Competitive immunoassay using direct chemiluminescent technology
Synonyms
LIS Mnemonic FETDX
Department HEMATOLOGY
Container LAVENDER (potassium EDTA)
Transport Room temperature within 24 hrs. Refrigerate 24-48 hrs.
CPT-4 85460
Comments Maternal blood ASAP after delivery.
Synonyms FETALSCREEN
LIS Mnemonic FS
Department BLOOD BANK
Container Whole blood (EDTA - Lavender)
Transport Room temperature
CPT-4 83030
Comments Draw within 4 hours of delivery. Methodology: immune rosetting technique
Synonyms
LIS Mnemonic FIBR
Department HEMATOLOGY
Container Plasma (Sodium Citrate - Blue Top)
Transport Room temperature within 4 HRS collection of freeze plasma.
CPT-4 85384
Comments Exact amount of blood required. Methodology: Clauss method
Synonyms FNA
LIS Mnemonic CY
Department CYTOLOGY
Container Cytology fixative (provided by Cytology)
Transport Deliver to Cytology immediately. Refrigerate if there is a delay in processing.
CPT-4 88173
Comments Fix smears immediately with spray fixative or place slides in fixative (provided by Cytology). Place remainder of aspirated material in cytology fixative container. Cytology requisition including pertinent clinical information must accompany specimen. Methodology: ThinPrep and cell block technique
Synonyms FNA
LIS Mnemonic CY
Department CYTOLOGY
Container Cytolyt
Transport Deliver to Cytology immediately. Refrigerate if there is a delay in processing.
CPT-4  88173
Comments Send two air dried smears and fix remainder of smears immediately with spray fixative or place slides in fixative. Place remainder of aspirated material in cytolyt container. Cytology requisition including pertinent clinical information must accompany specimen. Methodology: Thinprep and cell block technique.
Synonyms
LIS Mnemonic FIO2/FLOW
Department BLOOD GAS LAB
Container
Transport
CPT-4 94779
Comments
Synonyms PERITONEAL FLUID ASCITIC FLUID PELVIC WASHINGS PLEURAL FLUID
LIS Mnemonic
Department CYTOLOGY
Container CYTOLOGY FIXATIVE (provided by Cytology).
Transport Send specimen to Cytology immediately. Refrigerate if there is a delay in processing.
CPT-4  88108
Comments Cytology requisition is required with specimen. Fresh- Specimen brought to lab immediately Or split specimen into equal parts and place one part of specimen in cytolyt and the other part in formalin fixative provided by lab. Methodology: ThinPrep and cell block technique
Synonyms
LIS Mnemonic FLPH
Department CHEMISTRY
Container Serum (Red)
Transport Refrigerate
CPT-4  83986
Comments Methodology: electrochemical (pH meter)
Synonyms
LIS Mnemonic FOL
Department CHEMISTRY
Container Serum (SST)
Transport Refrigerate and protect from light
CPT-4 82746
Methodology: Competitive immunoassay using direct chemiluminescent technology
Synonyms FS
LIS Mnemonic
Department PATHOLOGY
Container Clean, dry container
Transport Deliver immediately to Pathology and notify technologist when it arrives.
CPT-4 88331
Comments Pathologist/histotechnologist notified prior to surgery. Fresh specimen submitted, no formalin added. Indicate frozen section order on Pathology requisition.
Synonyms FOLLICLE STIMULATING HORMONE
LIS Mnemonic FSH
Department CHEMISTRY
Container Serum (SST)
Transport Refrigerate
CPT-4 83001
Comments Methodology: sandwich immunoassay using direct chemiluminescent technology
Synonyms FREE T4 FREE THYROXINE
LIS Mnemonic
Department CHEMISTRY
Container Serum (SST)
Transport Refrigerate
CPT-4 84439
Comments Methodology: Competitive immunoassay using indirect chemiluminescent technology
Synonyms
LIS Mnemonic
Department CYTOLOGY
Container Cytology spray fixative - cardboard slide holder
Transport Spray fixed slides (labeled with name of patient) should be placed in plastic or cardboard slide holders and delivered to Cytology with Cytology requisition.
CPT-4 88160
Comments Cytology requisition must accompany specimen. Cut off brush tip and place first brush tip in cytolyt container. Place remaining brush tips in formalin. Methodology: ThinPrep and cell block technique
Synonyms
LIS Mnemonic
Department CYTOLOGY
Container Cytology fixative (provided by Cytology)
Transport Specimen is delivered to Cytology as soon as possible. Refrigerate if there is a delay in processing
CPT-4 88108
Comments Cytology requisition is required with specimen. Fresh- bring specimen to cytology department immediately OR split specimen into equal parts and place one part of specimen in cytolyt and the other part in formalin fixative provided by lab. Methodology: ThinPrep and cell block technique
Synonyms GONORRHEA
LIS Mnemonic GCCUL
Department MICROBIOLOGY
Container JEMBEC Collection and Transport System Eswab Collection and Transport System
Transport * Refer to "Specimen Collection and Transport", Specimen Collection Requirements/Notes, Microbiology section for details.
CPT-4 87081
Comments Methodology: Culture with reflex to identification testing. * Refer to "Specimen Collection and Transport", Specimen Collection Requirements/Notes, Microbiology section for details.
Synonyms SOURCE Vaginal Endocervical Cervix Labia Penis Genital,miscellaneous
LIS Mnemonic GNTCUL
Department MICROBIOLOGY
Container ESwab Collection and Transport System
Transport Transport within 24 hours at room temperature
CPT-4 87070/ 87205
Comments "Sources: vaginal, endocervical, cervix, labia, penis, genital, miscellaneous

Methodology: Gram stain & Culture with reflex to identification and susceptibility testing."

Synonyms BETA HEMOLYTIC STREPTOCOCCUS Group B Screen
LIS Mnemonic GNTSS
Department MICROBIOLOGY
Container ESwab Collection and Transport System
Transport Transport within 24 hours at room temperature
CPT-4 87081
Comments Source: Vaginal/Rectal Methodology: Culture with reflex to identification testing for Streptococcus group B.
Synonyms BETA HEMOLYTIC STREPTOCOCCUS Group B Screen with reflex to Susceptibilities
LIS Mnemonic **GNTSS-SENS
Department MICROBIOLOGY
Container ESwab Collection and Transport System
Transport Transport within 24 hours at room temperature
CPT-4 87081
Comments Source: Vaginal/Rectal Methodology: Culture with reflex to identification & susceptibility testing for Streptococcus group B. ** Order if patient is PENICILLIN ALLERGIC
Synonyms
LIS Mnemonic GENTAMICIN
Department CHEMISTRY
Container Serum (Red)
Transport Refrigerate
CPT-4 80170
Comments Methodology: EMIT/Enzyme Immunoassay
Synonyms
LIS Mnemonic GPK
Department CHEMISTRY
Container Serum (Red)
Transport Refrigerate
CPT-4 80170
Comments Methodology: EMIT/Enzyme Immunoassay
Synonyms
LIS Mnemonic GPK
Department CHEMISTRY
Container Serum (Red)
Transport Refrigerate
CPT-4 80170
Comments Methodology: EMIT/Enzyme Immunoassay
Synonyms GAMMA GT
LIS Mnemonic GGT
Department CHEMISTRY
Container Plasma (Li-hep) or Serum (SST)
Transport Refrigerate
CPT-4 82977
Comments Methodology: GCNA/ Calibrated/37°C / bichromatic rate
Synonyms SUGAR FBS FASTING BLOOD SUGAR
LIS Mnemonic GLU
Department CHEMISTRY
Container Plasma (Li-hep) or Serum (SST)
Transport Refrigerate
CPT-4 82947
Comments Methodology: Hexokinase, UV /bichromatic endpoint
Synonyms CONFIRMATORY GLU FOR FINGERSTICK
LIS Mnemonic CONGLU
Department CHEMISTRY
Container Plasma (gray top)
Transport
CPT-4
Comments Methodology: Hexokinase, UV /bichromatic endpoint
Synonyms HGA1C HEMOGLOBIN A1C
LIS Mnemonic A1C
Department CHEMISTRY
Container Whole blood (EDTA- Lavender top)
Transport Refrigerate
CPT-4 83036
Comments Methodology: Colorometric (T-hb)
Synonyms CERVICAL/VAGINAL PAP SMEAR
LIS Mnemonic P
Department CYTOLOGY
Container ThinPrep collection kit (provided by Cytology)
Transport Store
CPT-4 88142
Comments Order screening or diagnostic pap smear, include source and pertinent clinical information on a cytology requisition. Rinse the brush as quickly as possible in the PreservCyt Solution by rotating the device in the solution 10 times while pushing against the PreservCyt vial wall. Swirl the brush vigorously to further release material. Discard the brush. Additional collection information is available upon physician's request. The College of American Pathologist (CAP) requires the laboratory to educate providers of cervicovaginal specimens that the pap test is a screening test for cervical cancer with an inherent false negative rate (see CAP regulation CYP.06466). Methodology: Thinprep
Synonyms Carboxyhemoglobin
LIS Mnemonic HCBO
Department RESPIRATORY
Container AP
Transport
CPT-4 82375
Synonyms HIGH DENSITY LIPOPROTEIN
LIS Mnemonic HDL
Department CHEMISTRY
Container Plasma (Li-hep) or Serum (SST)
Transport Refrigerate
CPT-4 83718
Methodology: Cholesterol estrase/bichromatic endpoint
Synonyms
LIS Mnemonic HH
Department HEMATOLOGY
Container Whole blood (EDTA - Lavender)
Transport Room temperature within 24 hrs. Refrigerate 24-48 hrs.
CPT-4 85014/85018
Methodology: Automated cell counter
Synonyms LIVER FUNCTION TEST LFT
LIS Mnemonic HFP
Department CHEMISTRY
Container Plasma (Li-hep) or Serum (SST)
Transport Refrigerate
CPT-4 80076
Comments Panel includes AST, ALT, ALP, TB, DB, TP, ALB, INDIRECT BILI
Synonyms
LIS Mnemonic HIVR
Department CHEMISTRY
Container Serum (SST) or Plasma (EDTA)
Transport Deliver to Chemistry STAT
CPT-4 86703
Methodology: Immunoassay
Synonyms HLA MATCHED BLOOD PRODUCT
LIS Mnemonic H LAB
Department BLOOD BANK
Container N/A
Transport
CPT-4 86812
*Special order from the Red Cross: Contact Blood Bank for information on ordering HLA matched products
Synonyms HUMAN PAPILLOMA VIRUS
LIS Mnemonic HPVRECT
Department CYTOLOGY
Container THINPREP
Transport Room temperature
CPT-4 87624
Comments Order HPV- rectal source on Cytology requisition. ThinPrep specimen must accompany requisition.
Synonyms HUMAN PAPILLOMA VIRUS
LIS Mnemonic HPVHR HPVAPTRFX
Department CYTOLOGY
Container "THINPREP
(provided by Cytology)"
Transport
CPT-4 87624
Comments Order HPV on Cytology requisition. ThinPrep specimen must accompany cytology requisition.
Synonyms FLU AB, RSV, SarsCov2 PCR
LIS Mnemonic FLU AB, RSV, SarsCov2 PCR
Department MICROBIOLOGY
Container "Cepheids Sample Collection Device
3mL Viral Transport Media
(SWAB/B-100 or NASL-100N-100)"
Transport Transport Immediately at Room Temperature
CPT-4 87502
Comments Tissue imprint smears should be fixed immediately with spray fixative or smears are placed in 95% alcohol to prevent drying artifact. Cytology requisition is required with specimen. Smears are labeled with patient name and date of collection.
Synonyms
LIS Mnemonic FE
Department CHEMISTRY
Container Plasma (Li-hep) or Serum (SST)
Transport Refrigerate
CPT-4 83540
Comments Methodology: TPTZ/bichromatic endpoint
Synonyms IBC TOTAL IRON BINDING CAPACITY TIBC
LIS Mnemonic IBC
Department CHEMISTRY
Container Plasma (Li-hep) or Serum (SST)
Transport Refrigerate
CPT-4 83550
Comments Methodology: Ferene /bichromatic endpoint
Synonyms
LIS Mnemonic
Department BLOOD BANK
Container N/A
Transport
CPT-4 86945
Comments Special order from the Red Cross
Synonyms
LIS Mnemonic
Department CHEMISTRY
Container Plasma (Li-hep) or Serum (SST)
Transport Refrigerate
CPT-4
Comments PANEL Includes: FE, UBC, TIBC, FERR
Synonyms
LIS Mnemonic JFCRY
Department HEMATOLOGY
Container LAVENDER (EDTA)
Transport Deliver to lab within one hour of collection.
CPT-4 89060
Methodology: Microscopy
Synonyms
LIS Mnemonic JFP
Department HEMATOLOGY
Container LAVENDER (EDTA)
Transport Deliver to lab within one hour of collection.
CPT-4 89051
Comments Use for joint fluids, I.e. knee, toe, elbow, etc. Methodology: Automated cell counter
Synonyms
LIS Mnemonic JFP NO DIFF
Department HEMATOLOGY
Container LAVENDER (EDTA)
Transport Deliver to lab within one hour of collection.
CPT-4 89050
Comments Methodology: Automated cell counter or manual
Synonyms
LIS Mnemonic
Department PATHOLOGY
Container 10% formalin, electron microscopy fixative, immunofluorescence fixative (obtained from Pathology laboratory)
Transport Refrigerate specimens if there is a delay in processing. Specimens are sent to reference laboratory for testing.
CPT-4 MULTI
Comments Procedure is performed in Ultrasound by nephrologist. Pathology lab is notified in advance.
Synonyms Lactate
LIS Mnemonic LACD
Department CHEMISTRY
Container Plasma (Gray top)
Transport On ice
CPT-4 83605
Comments "Methodology: Lactate to Pyruvate/ bichromatic endpoint
Patient should not clench fist. Draw on ice, avoid tourniquet."
Synonyms LD-LDH
LIS Mnemonic LD
Department CHEMISTRY
Container Plasma (Li-hep) or Serum (SST)
Transport Refrigerate
CPT-4 83615
Comments "Methodology: Lactate to Pyruvate/ bichromatic endpoint
Patient should not clench fist. Draw on ice, avoid tourniquet."
Synonyms AMPUTATION
LIS Mnemonic
Department PATHOLOGY
Container
Transport Deliver immediately to Pathology. Refrigerate when there is a delay in processing.
CPT-4 88309
Comments Submit a pathology requisition with amputation. Consent of operation, anesthetics and other medical services form serves as a disposal form when signed and witnessed.
Synonyms
LIS Mnemonic LIP
Department CHEMISTRY
Container Plasma (Li-hep) or Serum (SST)
Transport Refrigerate
CPT-4 83690
Methodology: Colorimetric 1,2 Diglyceride to 2 Monoglyceride + fatty acid
Synonyms
LIS Mnemonic LDP
Department CHEMISTRY
Container Plasma (Li-hep) or Serum (SST)
Transport Refrigerate
CPT-4 80061
Comments Panel includes TRI, CHO, HDL, LDL, CHOL/HDL RATIO.
Synonyms
LIS Mnemonic LI
Department CHEMISTRY
Container Serum (Red)
Transport Refrigerate
CPT-4 80178
Comments Methodology: spectrophotometry
Synonyms COPPER WILSON'S DISEASE
LIS Mnemonic
Department PATHOLOGY
Container Metal free container (obtained from Pathology). No fixative.
Transport Specimen is sent to reference laboratory
CPT-4 82525
Comments Pathology is notified prior to procedure. Minimum of 2 mg fresh tissue.
Synonyms TOTAL IRON CONTENT
LIS Mnemonic
Department PATHOLOGY
Container Metal free container (obtained from Pathology). No fixative.
Transport Specimen is sent to reference laboratory
CPT-4 83540
Comments Pathology is notified prior to procedure. Minimum of 2 mg fresh tissue.
Synonyms LH
LIS Mnemonic LH
Department CHEMISTRY
Container Serum (SST)
Transport Refrigerate
CPT-4 83002
Comments Methodology: sandwich immunoassay using direct chemiluminescent technology
Synonyms
LIS Mnemonic
Department PATHOLOGY
Container 10% Formalin (obtained from Pathology)
Transport Add sterile saline and refrigerate fresh specimen if there is a delay in processing.
CPT-4 88305
Comments Send lymph nodes fresh if special procedures are ordered. Pathologist/histotechnologist is notified prior to surgery.
Synonyms Lymphoma work-up
LIS Mnemonic
Department PATHOLOGY
Container Fresh (NO SALINE) in a sterile container or iin RPMI Media (obtained from Pathology)
Transport Deliver to Pathology immediately. Refrigerate fresh specimen if there is a delay in processing.
CPT-4 88305
Comments Portion of specimen sent to reference laboratory.
Synonyms MG
LIS Mnemonic MG
Department CHEMISTRY
Container Plasma (Li-hep) or Serum (SST)
Transport Refrigerate
CPT-4 83735
Comments Methodology: Colorimetric Xylidyl Blue) / bichromatic endpoint
Synonyms
LIS Mnemonic DIFF
Department HEMATOLOGY
Container Whole blood (potassium EDTA - Lavender top)
Transport
CPT-4 85007
Comments Methodology: Microscopy
Synonyms DIRECT BILI
LIS Mnemonic MBPR
Department CHEMISTRY
Container Heel Stick- 1 SST microtainer
Transport Refrigerate & protect from light
CPT-4 82248
Comments Methodology:,Bichromatic endpoint
Synonyms MICRO T. BILI
LIS Mnemonic MTB
Department CHEMISTRY
Container Heel Stick- 1 SST microtainer
Transport Refrigerate & protect from light
CPT-4 82247
Comments Methodology: Diazonium DPD,Bichromatic endpoint
Synonyms MALB
LIS Mnemonic MICROALB-RANDOM
Department CHEMISTRY
Container 10 ml aliquot of random urine. Do not acidify.
Transport Refrigerate
CPT-4 82043/82570
Comments Methodology: Turbidimetric
Synonyms MONONUCLEOSIS TEST MONOSPOT
LIS Mnemonic MONO
Department CHEMISTRY
Container Serum (SST, RED top) or Plasma (EDTA -Lavender top)
Transport Refrigerate
CPT-4 86308
Comments Methodology: Immunochromographic dipstick
Synonyms MRSA SCREEN
LIS Mnemonic MRSA PCR
Department MICROBIOLOGY
Container Collect with Copan DUAL Dacron SWAB Culturette- (Red Top) ONLY!
Transport Transport within 24 hrs. at room temperature. When transport is greater than 24 hrs, Refrigerate.
CPT-4 87081
Comments Methodology: Amplified DNA detection by real-time PCR. Source: Both Anterior Nares only. Please Note: This test is NOT diagnostic. This test detects viable and non-viable MRSA DNA.
Synonyms MRSA SCREEN
LIS Mnemonic MRSA SCRN
Department MICROBIOLOGY
Container ESwab Collection and Transport System
Transport Transport within 24 hrs. at room temperature.
CPT-4
Comments "Source: Anterior Nares
Methodology:Chrom ID Mrsa agar is used as a selective and differential Chromogenic medium for the qualitative detection of MRSA from Anterior nare specimens.
Used ONLY for Surveillance testing of Nares to determine colonization of MRSA"
Synonyms 02SAT
LIS Mnemonic SAT
Department BLOOD GAS LAB
Container
Transport On ice
CPT-4 82810
Comments Respiratory therapy to draw
Synonyms
LIS Mnemonic O2CT
Department BLOOD GAS LAB
Container AP
Transport
CPT-4 82810
Comments
Synonyms Oxygen saturation
LIS Mnemonic O2SAT
Department BLOOD GAS LAB
Container AP
Transport On ice
CPT-4 82810
Comments Respiratory therapy to draw
Synonyms OB TYPE/SCREEN
LIS Mnemonic OB PROFILE
Department BLOOD BANK
Container LAVENDER
Transport Room temperature
CPT-4 MULTI
Comments Includes blood type and antibody screen. Methodology: Gel column technology
Synonyms OB PROFILE w HIV
LIS Mnemonic OBHIV
Department LAB
Container LAVENDER, 2 SST
Transport Refrigerate
CPT-4 MULTI
Comments Panel includes: CBC w Auto diff, RPR, Rubella IGG Titer Quant, HIV Screen 4th Gen wRFX, Hep B surf AG wRFX –Specimen testing is performed at various locations.
Synonyms
LIS Mnemonic OBF
Department HEMATOLOGY
Container Hemoccult slide
Transport Room temperature within 14 days
CPT-4 82270
Comments Follow directions on slide. Protect from moisture until collection - For screening. Methodology: Guiac
Synonyms
LIS Mnemonic OBFSS
Department HEMATOLOGY
Container Hemoccult slide
Transport Room temperature within 14 days.
CPT-4 82272
Comments Follow direction on slide - For diagnostic testing only. Methodology: Guiac
Synonyms
LIS Mnemonic OBG
Department HEMATOLOGY
Container Gastroccult slide
Transport Room temperature within 14 days
CPT-4 82271
Comments Obtain slide from Hematology. Follow directions on slide. Protect from moisture until collection. Methodology: Guiac
Synonyms OP VENIPUNCTURE
LIS Mnemonic VPOP WVPOP (Wilton)
Department PHLEB
Container MISC
Transport
CPT-4 36415
Comments
Synonyms
LIS Mnemonic OPA
Department CHEMISTRY
Container URN-50ML
Transport Refrigerate
CPT-4 80101
Comments Methodology: EMIT® Enzyme Immunoassay
Synonyms
LIS Mnemonic SOM
Department CHEMISTRY
Container Serum (SST)
Transport Refrigerate
CPT-4 83930
Comments Methodology: freezing point depression
Synonyms GYN CERVICAL/VAGINAL
LIS Mnemonic TPGYN OR TPDIAG
Department CYTOLOGY
Container ThinPrep collection kit (provided by Cytology)
Transport Store
CPT-4 88142
Comments Order screening or diagnostic pap smear, include source and pertinent clinical information on a cytology requisition. Rinse the brush as quickly as possible in the PreservCyt Solution by rotating the device in the solution 10 times while pushing against the PreservCyt vial wall. Swirl the brush vigorously to further release material. Discard the brush. Additional collection information is available upon physician's request. The College of American Pathologist (CAP) requires the laboratory to educate providers of cervicovaginal specimens that the pap test is a screening test for cervical cancer with an inherent false negative rate (see CAP regulation CYP.06466). Methodology: Thinprep.
Synonyms iPTH
LIS Mnemonic PTH INTACT
Department CHEMISTRY
Container Plasma (Li-hep, EDTA) or Serum (SST)
Transport Plasma (EDTA) -room temp 25 hrs, refrigerate 14 DAYS. Plasma (Li-Hep) - room temp 9 hrs, refrigerate 72 hrs. Serum (SST) - room temp & refrigerate 8 hrs.
CPT-4 83970
Comments Methodology: sandwich immunoassay using direct chemiluminescent technology
Synonyms
LIS Mnemonic
Department BLOOD GAS LAB
Container AP
Transport
CPT-4 82803
Comments Respiratory therapy to draw
Synonyms FLUID - BODY CAVITY
LIS Mnemonic CY
Department CYTOLOGY
Container Fixative container (provided by Cytology)
Transport Refrigerate if there is a delay in processing.
CPT-4 88112
Comments Cytology requisition must accompany specimen. Fresh -bring specimen to cytology lab immediately - Or- split specimen equally and place one part in cytolyt and other part in formalin. Methodology: Thinprep and cell block technique
Synonyms FLUID - BODY CAVITY
LIS Mnemonic CY
Department CYTOLOGY
Container Fixative container (provided by Cytology)
Transport Send specimen immediately to Cytology. Refrigerate if there is a delay in processing.
CPT-4 88112
Comments Cytology requisition must accompany specimen. Fresh - bring specimen to cytology lab immediately - Or-split specimen equally and place one part in cytolyt and other part in formalin. Methodology: Thinprep and cell block technique
Synonyms FLUID - BODY CAVITY
LIS Mnemonic CY
Department CYTOLOGY
Container Fixative container (provided by Cytology)
Transport Send specimen immediately to Cytology. Refrigerate if there is a delay in processing.
CPT-4 88112
Comments Cytology requisition must accompany specimen. Fresh - bring specimen to cytology lab immediately - Or- split specimen equally and place one part in cytolyt and other part in formalin. Methodology: Thinprep and cell block technique
Synonyms
LIS Mnemonic PH
Department CHEMISTRY
Container FLUID
Transport Refrigerate
CPT-4 82800/82803
Comments Methodology: electrochemical (pH meter)
Synonyms
LIS Mnemonic PCP
Department CHEMISTRY
Container URN-50ML
Transport Refrigerate
CPT-4 80301
Comments Methodology: EMIT® Enzyme Immunoassay
Synonyms
LIS Mnemonic PHENO
Department CHEMISTRY
Container Serum (Red)
Transport Refrigerate
CPT-4 80184
Comments Methodology: EMIT® Enzyme Immunoassay
Synonyms DILANTIN
LIS Mnemonic DIL
Department CHEMISTRY
Container Serum (Red)
Transport Refrigerate
CPT-4 80185
Comments Methodology: EMIT® Enzyme Immunoassay
Synonyms
LIS Mnemonic PO4
Department CHEMISTRY
Container Plasma (Li-hep) or Serum (SST)
Transport Refrigerate
CPT-4 84100
Comments Methodology: Phosphomolybdate UV /bichromatic endpoint
Synonyms FP5
LIS Mnemonic FP5
Department BLOOD BANK
Container LAVENDER (EDTA) RED (Serum (SST) separator tube NOT acceptable
Transport Room temperature
CPT-4 P9059
Comments
Synonyms FFP
LIS Mnemonic FFP
Department BLOOD BANK
Container LAVENDER (EDTA) RED (Serum (SST) separator tube NOT acceptable
Transport Room temperature
CPT-4 P9017
Comments Contact Blood Bank. Not routinely available. Special order from the Red Cross. Must be approved by the Red Cross Medical Director. Frozen plasma (FP24) is considered an acceptable substitute for replacement of coagulation factors.
Synonyms FP24
LIS Mnemonic FP24
Department BLOOD BANK
Container LAVENDER (EDTA) RED (Serum (SST) separator tube NOT acceptable
Transport Room temperature
CPT-4 P9059
Comments Call Blood Bank 30 minutes before transfusion. NOTE: Plasma must be thawed. All product that is not used is discarded.
Synonyms
LIS Mnemonic PLT
Department HEMATOLOGY
Container Whole blood (EDTA - Lavender)
Transport Room temperature within 24 hrs. Refrigerate 24-48 hrs.
CPT-4 85049
Comments
Synonyms
LIS Mnemonic PLTPHER
Department BLOOD BANK
Container LAVENDER (EDTA)
Transport Room temperature
CPT-4 P9035
Comments Special order from the American Red Cross; contact blood bank prior to order. One unit of platelet pheresis is equal to 6-8 units of platelet concentrates.
Synonyms PLATELETPHERESIS - PSORALEN TREATED
LIS Mnemonic PLTPHER,PR
Department BLOOD BANK
Container LAVENDER (EDTA)
Transport Room Temperature
CPT-4 P9073
Comments Special order from the American Red Cross; contact blood bank prior to order. Pathogen reduced platelets are functionally equivalent to conventional irradiated and CMV negative plateletpheresis products.
Synonyms FLUID - BODY CAVITY
LIS Mnemonic
Department CYTOLOGY
Container Fixative container (provided by Cytology)
Transport Send specimen to Cytology. Refrigerate if there is a delay in processing.
CPT-4 88112
Comments Cytology requisition must accompany specimen. Fresh - bring specimen to cytology lab immediately OR split specimen equally and place one part in cytolyt and other part in formalin. Methodology: Thinprep and cell block technique.
Synonyms
LIS Mnemonic PO2
Department BLOOD GAS LAB
Container AP
Transport
CPT-4 82803
Comments Respiratory therapy to draw
Synonyms K
LIS Mnemonic K
Department CHEMISTRY
Container Plasma (Li-hep) or Serum (SST)
Transport Refrigerate
CPT-4 84132
Comments Methodology: Ion Selective/Diluted/ Indirect Potentiometric
Synonyms
LIS Mnemonic PALB
Department CHEMISTRY
Container Plasma (Li-hep) or Serum (SST)
Transport Refrigerate
CPT-4 84134
Comments Methodology: Enzyme Immunoassay
Synonyms
LIS Mnemonic PROG
Department CHEMISTRY
Container Serum (SST)
Transport Refrigerate
CPT-4 84144
Comments Methodology: competitive immunoassay using direct chemiluminescent technology
Synonyms
LIS Mnemonic PROL
Department CHEMISTRY
Container Serum (SST)
Transport Refrigerate
CPT-4 84146
Comments Methodology: sandwich immunoassay using direct chemiluminescent technology
Synonyms PSA
LIS Mnemonic PSA
Department CHEMISTRY
Container Serum (SST)
Transport Refrigerate
CPT-4 84153
Comments Methodology: sandwich immunoassay using direct chemiluminescent technology
Synonyms
LIS Mnemonic PROCAL
Department CHEMISTRY
Container Plasma (Li Hep/EDTA)/ Serum (SST)
Transport Refrigerate
CPT-4 84145
Comments Methodology: competitive immunoassay using direct chemiluminescent technology
Synonyms
LIS Mnemonic PTP
Department HEMATOLOGY
Container Plasma (Sodium Citrate - Blue Top)
Transport Room temperature
CPT-4 85610
Comments Exact amount of blood required. Methodology: photo-optically
Synonyms
LIS Mnemonic PTTP
Department HEMATOLOGY
Container Plasma (Sodium Citrate - Blue Top)
Transport Room temperature within 4 hours of collection
CPT-4 85730
Comments Exact amount of blood required. Methodology: photo-optically
Synonyms RPR Syphilis Detection Test
LIS Mnemonic RPRQ
Department CHEMISTRY
Container Serum (SST)
Transport Refrigerate
CPT-4 86593
Comments Methodology: Macroscopic Flocculation
Synonyms Rapid Strep
LIS Mnemonic RSTREP A MSTREPA (Malta) WSTREP A (Wilton)
Department MICROBIOLOGY
Container Collect with a Pur-Wraps® rayon swab ONLY (white/blue packaging)
Transport Transport within 24 hrs. at room temperature. Refrigerate at 2 to 8°C if transport is to be delayed, but deliver to the laboratory as soon as possible, as the optimum time for processing a culture and/or testing for rapid antigen is within 48 hours of collection.
CPT-4 87880
Comments Methodology: Color immunochromatographic assay using Dual Label Technology (DLT) for detection of Streptococcus grp A antigen. **NOTE: Collect 2 swabs, for children 18 yrs and younger, for reflex to Throat Group A Strep Culture when rapid antigen is negative. (The American Academy of Pediatrics and the Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA) recommend that negative non-culture tests be confirmed by culture. However, the IDSA guidelines leave the decision to the physician as to whether cultures should be performed on adults who have a negative antigen detection test.)
Synonyms Rapid Trich
LIS Mnemonic RTRICH
Department MICROBIOLOGY
Container Collect with a Pur-Wraps® rayon swab ONLY (white/blue packaging.
Transport Transport within 24 hrs. at room temperature.
CPT-4 87889
Comments Methodology: Color immunochromatographic assay for rapid detection of Trichomonas antigen. ** NOTE: Testing can ONLY be performed on FEMALES.
Synonyms RBCS - LEUKOREDUCED
LIS Mnemonic RBC
Department BLOOD BANK
Container LAVENDER (EDTA)
Transport Room temperature
CPT-4 P9021/P9016
Comments Specify number of units. All RBC products are leukoreduced.
Synonyms
LIS Mnemonic Renal Function
Department CHEMISTRY
Container Plasma (Li-hep) or Serum (SST)
Transport Refrigerate
CPT-4 80069
Comments Panel includes GLU, BUN, CRE, CO2, CL, NA, K, CA, PO4, ALB
Synonyms Sputum Sputum, Induced Bronch Wash Trachial Aspirate Bronchial Brush Bronc
LIS Mnemonic RESCUL
Department MICROBIOLOGY
Container Sterile Container
Transport Transport immediately at room temperature. If transport is >2 hrs, Refrigerate specimen after collection and transport on ice.
CPT-4 MULTI
Comments Methodology: Gram Stain & Culture with reflex to identification & susceptibility testing. Specify source. * Refer to "Specimen Collection and Transport", Specimen Collection Requirements/Notes, Microbiology section for details.
Synonyms
LIS Mnemonic RETIC
Department HEMATOLOGY
Container Whole blood (potassium EDTA - Lavender top)
Transport Room temperature within 24 hrs. Refrigerate 24-48 hrs
CPT-4 85044
Comments
Synonyms RH IMMUNE GLOBULIN
LIS Mnemonic RHIG
Department BLOOD BANK
Container LAVENDER (EDTA)
Transport Room temperature
CPT-4
Comments Used to prevent Rh sensitization in Rh negative mothers.
Synonyms RESPIRATORY SYNCITIAL VIRUS
LIS Mnemonic RSV
Department MICROBIOLOGY
Container Nasopharyngeal Swab submitted in 1 ml of viral transport media, or Nasopharyngeal Wash submitted in a sterile container
Transport Transport immediately at room temperature. Refrigerate at 2 to 8°C if transport is to be delayed, but deliver to the laboratory as soon as possible
CPT-4 87420
Comments Methodology: Rapid immunochromatographic assay for the qualitative detection of RSV. **NOTE: Test only performed for children less than 5 yrs.
Synonyms ACETYLSALICYLIC ACID ASPIRIN
LIS Mnemonic ASA
Department CHEMISTRY
Container Serum (RED)
Transport Refrigerate
CPT-4 80196
Comments Methodology: EMIT/Enzyme Immunoassay
Synonyms ESR Sed Rate
LIS Mnemonic SEDP
Department HEMATOLOGY
Container Whole blood (EDTA - Lavender)
Transport Refrigerate if unable to deliver to lab within 4 hours.
CPT-4 85651
Comments Methodology: iSED
Synonyms
LIS Mnemonic HCGSQUAL
Department CHEMISTRY
Container Serum (SST)
Transport Refrigerate
CPT-4 84703
Comments Methodology: Immunoassay
Synonyms
LIS Mnemonic SO2
Department BLOOD GAS LAB
Container HEP. SYRINGE
Transport On ice
CPT-4 82820
Comments Respiratory therapy to draw
Synonyms
LIS Mnemonic NA
Department CHEMISTRY
Container Plasma (Li-hep) or Serum (SST)
Transport Refrigerate
CPT-4 84295
Comments Methodology: Ion Selective/Diluted/ Indirect Potentiometric
Synonyms HOLD CLOT
LIS Mnemonic BBHOLD
Department BLOOD BANK
Container LAVENDER (Serum (SST) separator tube not acceptable)
Transport Room temperature
CPT-4
Comments No testing done; specimen is held in blood bank for three days. Contact blood bank to add test/products requests.
Synonyms CSF
LIS Mnemonic CY
Department CYTOLOGY
Container Sterile container
Transport Send to Cytology lab immediately. Refrigerate if there is a delay in processing.
CPT-4 88104
Comments Notify technologist as soon as specimen arrives in Cytology. Cytology requisition is required with specimen. Fresh specimen submitted. No fixative added.
Synonyms CSF PROTEIN
LIS Mnemonic CPR
Department CHEMISTRY
Container CSF2
Transport Refrigerate
CPT-4 84155
Comments Methodology: Pyrogallol Red /bichromatic endpoint
Synonyms
LIS Mnemonic CY
Department CYTOLOGY
Container Fixative (provided by Cytology)
Transport Send to Cytology as soon as possible. Refrigerate if there is a delay in processing.
CPT-4 88112
Comments Patients throat should be cleared of any material which may have accumulate overnight. This material should be discarded. Patient's mouth should be rinsed several times with water. Patient should cough deeply several times during the first hour awake. Methodology: Thinprep and cell block technique.
Synonyms See BODY FLUID CULTURE
Synonyms ENTERIC PATHOGENS CAMPYLOBACTER SALMONELLA SHIGELLA
LIS Mnemonic STCUL
Department MICROBIOLOGY
Container CARY BLAIR (preferred)
Transport Transport within 24 hrs at room temperature
CPT-4 MULTI
Comments Methodology: Culture with reflex to identification testing for Salmonella, Shigella & Campylobacter. Submit: Fill Cary Blair vial to line with freshly collected stool. Methodology: Culture with reflex to identification testing for Salmonella, Shigella & Campylobacter. Submit: Fill Cary Blair vial to line with freshly collected stool.
Synonyms FECAL LEUKOCYTES STOOL WBC
LIS Mnemonic SWBC
Department MICROBIOLOGY
Container CARY BLAIR or Sterile Container
Transport CARY BLAIR
CPT-4 87205
Comments Methodology: Gram stain of stool observed for White Blood Cells Submit: Fill Cary Blair vial to line with freshly collected stool.

 

Synonyms BIOPSY TISSUE TISSUE BIOPSY
LIS Mnemonic SU
Department PATHOLOGY
Container 10% formalin container obtained from Pathology
Transport Room temperature
CPT-4 MULTI
Comments Specimen received with a completed Pathology requisition including pertinent clinical information.
Synonyms TOTAL T3
LIS Mnemonic T3
Department CHEMISTRY
Container Serum (SST)
Transport Refrigerate
CPT-4 84480
Comments
Synonyms T4 THYROXINE
LIS Mnemonic T4
Department CHEMISTRY
Container Serum (SST)
Transport Refrigerate
CPT-4 84436
Comments Methodology: Competitive immunoassay using indirect chemiluminescent technology
Synonyms CANNIBINOIDS MARIJUANA
LIS Mnemonic THC
Department CHEMISTRY
Container URN-50ML
Transport Room temperature
CPT-4 80101
Comments Methodology: EMIT® Enzyme Immunoassay
Synonyms AMINOPHYLLINE
LIS Mnemonic THEO
Department CHEMISTRY
Container Serum (Red)
Transport Refrigerate
CPT-4 80198
Comments Methodology: EMIT/Enzyme Immunoassay
Synonyms Pap smear
LIS Mnemonic P
Department CYTOLOGY
Container ThinPrep collection kit (provided by Cytology)
Transport Store
CPT-4 88142
Comments Order screening or diagnostic pap smear, include source and pertinent clinical information on a cytology requisition. Rinse the brush as quickly as possible in the PreservCyt Solution by rotating the device in the solution 10 times while pushing against the PreservCyt vial wall. Swirl the brush vigorously to further release material. Discard the brush. Additional collection information is available upon physician's request. The College of American Pathologist (CAP) requires the laboratory to educate providers of cervicovaginal specimens that the pap test is a screening test for cervical cancer with an inherent false negative rate (see CAP regulation CYP.06466).
Synonyms
LIS Mnemonic THCUL
Department MICROBIOLOGY
Container ESwab Transport System
Transport Transport within 24 hrs. at room temperature
CPT-4 87070
Comments Methodology: Culture with reflex to identification testing for Streptococcus grps A, C & G. Request other pathogens in comment section.
Synonyms BETA STREP A
LIS Mnemonic TSS
Department MICROBIOLOGY
Container ESwab Transport System
Transport Transport within 24 hrs. at room temperature
CPT-4 87081
Comments Methodology: Culture with reflex to identification testing for Streptococcus grp A only.
Synonyms
LIS Mnemonic TSH
Department CHEMISTRY
Container Serum (SST)
Transport Refrigerate
CPT-4 84443
Comments Methodology: sandwich immunoassay using direct chemiluminescent technology
Synonyms
LIS Mnemonic T4
Department CHEMISTRY
Container Serum (SST)
Transport Refrigerate
CPT-4 84436
Comments Methodology: Competitive immunoassay using direct chemiluminescent technology
Synonyms BIOPSY, TISSUE SURGICAL TISSUE
LIS Mnemonic SU
Department PATHOLOGY
Container 10% formalin (obtained from Pathology)
Transport Room temperature
CPT-4 MULTI
Comments Specimen received with a completed Pathology requisition including pertinent clinical history.
SOURCE Soft Tissue Hard Tissue (Bone, Skin)
LIS Mnemonic TICUL
Department MICROBIOLOGY
Container Sterile leak-proof container with a screw cap
Transport Deliver STAT or within 30 minutes of collection, at room temperature.
CPT-4
Comments Methodology: Gram Stain & Culture with reflex to identification & susceptibility testing. Submit: Select an area bordering and including necrotic tissue. Place specimen in a sterile container with a small amount of nonbacteriostatic saline to keep tissue moist. -or- Place tissue on top of sterile gauze wet with nonbacteriostatic saline, in a sterile container.
Synonyms
LIS Mnemonic TPK
Department CHEMISTRY
Container Serum (Red)
Transport Refrigerate
CPT-4 80200
Comments Methodology: EMIT/Enzyme Immunoassay
Synonyms
LIS Mnemonic TPK
Department CHEMISTRY
Container Serum (Red)
Transport Refrigerate
CPT-4 80200
Comments Methodology: EMIT/Enzyme Immunoassay
Synonyms
LIS Mnemonic TTR
Department CHEMISTRY
Container Serum (Red)
Transport Refrigerate
CPT-4 80200
Comments Methodology: EMIT/Enzyme Immunoassay
Synonyms TBILI
LIS Mnemonic TB
Department CHEMISTRY
Container Plasma (Li-hep) or Serum (SST)
Transport Refrigerate
CPT-4 82247
Comments Methodology: Diazonium DPD,Bichromatic endpoint
Synonyms LIVER BIOPSY, TOTAL IRON CONTENT
LIS Mnemonic
Department PATHOLOGY
Container Metal free container (obtained from Pathology) No fixative added.
Transport Specimen is sent to reference laboratory.
CPT-4 83540
Comments Pathology is notified prior to procedure. Minimum of 2 mg fresh liver tissue.
Synonyms PROTEIN
LIS Mnemonic TP
Department CHEMISTRY
Container Plasma (Li-hep) or Serum (SST)
Transport Refrigerate
CPT-4 84155
Comments Methodology: Biuret / bichromatic endpoint
Synonyms PSA
LIS Mnemonic PSA
Department CHEMISTRY
Container Serum (SST)
Transport Refrigerate
CPT-4 84153
Comments Methodology: sandwich immunoassay using direct chemiluminescent technology
Synonyms TRANSFUSION RX
LIS Mnemonic TR
Department BLOOD BANK
Container LAVENDER (EDTA) RED (Serum (SST) separator tubes are NOT acceptable)
Transport Room temperature
CPT-4
Comments Notify blood bank immediately. Complete suspected transfusion reaction form and forward form and product to blood bank.
Synonyms See RAPID TRICHOMONAS ANTIGEN
LIS Mnemonic
Department
Container
Transport
CPT-4
Comments
Synonyms TRIG
LIS Mnemonic TRI
Department CHEMISTRY
Container Plasma (Li-hep) or Serum (SST)
Transport Refrigerate
CPT-4 84478
Comments Methodology: No Glyc/Serum (SST) Blank/ENZ-Color(GPO) / bichromatic endpoint
Synonyms
LIS Mnemonic TROHS
Department CHEMISTRY
Container Plasma (Li-hep) or Serum (SST)
Transport Physically separate serum or plasma from contact with cells as soon as possible. Tightly stopper the tube immediately. •  Store samples tightly stoppered at room temperature (15 to 25°C) for up to 4 hours. •  If the assay will not be completed within 4 hours, refrigerate the samples at 2 to 8°C. •  If the assay will not be completed within 48 hours, freeze at -20°C or colder. •  Frozen specimens can be stored up to 180 days before testing.
CPT-4 84484
Comments Methodology: sandwich immunoassay using direct chemiluminescent technology. Plasma (Li Hep.) preferred.

(Lithium heparin plasma and serum samples should not be used interchangeably.)

Synonyms TYPE AND SCREEN
LIS Mnemonic TS
Department BLOOD BANK
Container LAVENDER (EDTA)
Transport
CPT-4 MULTI
Comments Includes type and rh and antibody screen. Methodology: Gel column technology
Synonyms TYPE/RH BLOOD TYPE
LIS Mnemonic TRH
Department BLOOD BANK
Container LAVENDER (EDTA)
Transport Room temperature
CPT-4 MULTI
Comments Methodology: Gel column technology
Synonyms TYPE AND RH [BABY] BLOOD TYPE [BABY]
LIS Mnemonic TRH/NB
Department BLOOD BANK
Container LAVENDER (EDTA)
Transport Room temperature
CPT-4 MULTI
Comments Order for babies under 6 months of age. Methodology: Agglutination-manual tube testing.
Synonyms
LIS Mnemonic URA
Department CHEMISTRY
Container Plasma (Li-hep) or Serum (SST)
Transport Refrigerate
CPT-4 84550
Comments Methodlogy: Uricase / bichromatic endpoint
Synonyms URINALYSIS W/ REFLEX TO MICROSCOPIC
LIS Mnemonic UAP
Department HEMATOLOGY
Container 12 ml urine collection tube.
Transport Refrigerate or send on ice within one hour of collection.
CPT-4 81003
Comments Methodology: Reagent strip Reflex to Microscopic on positive clarity, protein, nitrite, blood and leukocytes. Reflex to culture on WBCs>5 hpf.
Synonyms URINALYSIS WITH MICROSCOPIC
LIS Mnemonic UAP W MICRO
Department HEMATOLOGY
Container 12 ml urine collection tube
Transport Refrigerate or send on ice within one hour of collection
CPT-4 81001
Comments Minimum of 5 cc required for microscopic. Methodology: Reagent strip with Microscopy
Synonyms
LIS Mnemonic URCAR
Department CHEMISTRY
Container URN-50ML
Transport Refrigerate
CPT-4 82310
Comments Methodology: Arsenazo III / bichromatic endpoint
Synonyms
LIS Mnemonic UCHL
Department CHEMISTRY
Container URN-50ML
Transport Refrigerate
CPT-4 82436
Comments Methodology: Ion Selective/Diluted/ Indirect Potentiometric
Synonyms URINE CREAT
LIS Mnemonic UCR
Department CHEMISTRY
Container URN-50ML
Transport Refrigerate
CPT-4 82570
Comments Methodology: Kinetic Alkaline Picrate / bichromatic rate
Synonyms
Sources  Clean Catch (Midstream) Foley (Indwelling cath) Suprapubic (needle aspiration) Straight Cath Kidney Cystoscopy Ileal Co
LIS Mnemonic URCUL
Department MICROBIOLOGY
Container Sterile leak-proof container with screw cap
Transport Transport within 2 hrs of collection at room temperature.
CPT-4 MULTI
Comments "Sources: Clean Catch(midstream), Foley (indwelling cath), Suprapubic (needle aspiration), Straight Cath, Kidney, Cystoscopy, Ileal Condiut, Prostatic Massage, Nephrostomy, Ureterostomy.
Methodology: Culture with reflex to identification & susceptibility testing.
* Refer to ""Specimen Collection and Transport"", Specimen Collection Requirements/Notes, Microbiology section for details. "
Synonyms Cyto-urine
LIS Mnemonic CY
Department CYTOLOGY
Container Fixative container (provided by Cytology)
Transport Deliver to Cytology as soon as possible. Refrigerate if there is a delay in processing.
CPT-4 88112
Comments Cytology requisition is required with specimen. Include patient instruction sheet (provided by lab). Methodology: Thinprep
Synonyms Urine Electrolytes
LIS Mnemonic ULYTE
Department CHEMISTRY
Container URN-50ML
Transport Refrigerate
CPT-4 80051
Comments Methodology: Ion Selective/Diluted/ Indirect Potentiometric
Synonyms UOM
LIS Mnemonic UOM
Department CHEMISTRY
Container Random Urine (Sterile leak-proof container with screw cap)
Transport Refrigerate
CPT-4 83935
Comments Methodology: freezing point depression
Synonyms URINE HCG
LIS Mnemonic HCGU
Department CHEMISTRY
Container 12 ml urine collection tube.
Transport First morning specimen preferred. Minimum of 3 ml.
CPT-4 81025
Comments Methodology: Immunassay
Synonyms
LIS Mnemonic UNA
Department CHEMISTRY
Container URN-50ML
Transport Refrigerate
CPT-4 84300
Comments Methodology: Ion Selective/Diluted/ Indirect Potentiometric
Synonyms URINE TP
LIS Mnemonic UTP
Department CHEMISTRY
Container URN-50ML
Transport Refrigerate
CPT-4 84156
Comments Methodology: Pyrogallol Red /bichromatic endpoint
Synonyms URINE BUN
LIS Mnemonic UUN
Department CHEMISTRY
Container URN-50ML
Transport Refrigerate
CPT-4 84540
Comments Methodology: Urease with GLDH /bichromatic rate
Synonyms URINE URIC ACID
LIS Mnemonic UUA
Department CHEMISTRY
Container URN-50ML
Transport Refrigerate
CPT-4 84560
Comments Methodology: Uricase / bichromatic endpoint
Synonyms DEPEKENE
LIS Mnemonic DEP
Department CHEMISTRY
Container Serum (Red)
Transport Refrigerate
CPT-4 80164
Comments Methodology: EMIT/Enzyme Immunoassay
Synonyms
LIS Mnemonic VANPK
Department CHEMISTRY
Container Serum (Red)
Transport Refrigerate
CPT-4 80202
Comments Methodology: EMIT/Enzyme Immunoassay
Synonyms
LIS Mnemonic VANTR
Department CHEMISTRY
Container Serum (Red)
Transport Refrigerate
CPT-4 80202
Comments Methodology: EMIT/Enzyme Immunoassay
Synonyms
LIS Mnemonic VANC
Department CHEMISTRY
Container Serum (Red)
Transport Refrigerate
CPT-4 80202
Comments Methodology: EMIT/Enzyme Immunoassay
Synonyms B12
LIS Mnemonic B12
Department CHEMISTRY
Container Serum (SST)/ Li Hep
Transport Refrigerate
CPT-4 82607
Comments Methodology: Competitive immunoassay using direct chemiluminescent technology
Synonyms Vitamin D, 25 Hydroxy
LIS Mnemonic Vit D,25 OH
Department CHEMISTRY
Container Serum (SST)
Transport Refrigerate
CPT-4 82306
Comments Methodology: Immunoassay using indirect chemiluminescene technology
Synonyms RBCS-WASHED
LIS Mnemonic *
Department BLOOD BANK
Container LAVENDER (EDTA)
Transport Room temperature
CPT-4 P9022
Comments Special order from the Amercian Red Cross; contact blood bank prior to order.
Synonyms
LIS Mnemonic WBC
Department HEMATOLOGY
Container LAVENDER (potassium EDTA)
Transport Room temperature within 24 hrs. Refrigerate 24-48 hrs.
CPT-4 85048
Comments Room temperature within 24 HRS. Refrigerate 24-48 HRS. Methodology - Automated cell counter
Synonyms ***Exudates from Deep Portion of Lesions
LIS Mnemonic WDCUL
Department MICROBIOLOGY
Container **ESwab Collection and Transport System
Transport Transport within 24 hrs. at room temperature.
CPT-4 87070
Comments Order: AEROBIC CULTURE and GRAM STAIN ***Swabs are the least appropriate specimen.
Synonyms
Sources  Biopsy of Open Wounds (best sample), Fine Needle Aspirations, Aspirates of Closed Wounds ,
LIS Mnemonic WDCUL
Department MICROBIOLOGY
Container Syringe or Sterile Container
Transport Immediately at room temperature
CPT-4 87070
Comments Order: AEROBIC CULTURE and GRAM STAIN Methodology: Gram Stain & Culture with reflex to identification & susceptibility testing. * Refer to "Specimen Collection and Transport", Specimen Collection Requirements/Notes, Microbiology section for details.