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LEPTOSPIRA DNA, QUALITATIVE REAL-TIME PCR

Geisinger Epic Procedure Code:  LAB2603    Geisinger Epic ID:  46469

SPECIMEN COLLECTION
Specimen type: 

EDTA whole blood (preferred) or urine (also acceptable)


Preferred collection container: 
Alternate collection container: 
Sterile specimen container
Specimen required: 

1 mL EDTA whole blood (preferred) or 5 mL urine


Special notes: 

If sending urine, freeze immediately.



SPECIMEN PROCESSING
Transport temperature: 

Refrigerate whole blood. Freeze urine.


Specimen stability: 

Whole blood (refrigerated) 7 days. Urine (frozen): 30 days.



TEST DETAILS
CPT code(s):  87798
Note: The billing party has sole responsibility for CPT coding.  Any questions regarding coding should be directed to the payer being billed.
The CPT codes provided by GML are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only.

Methodology: 
Real-time Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)
Synonyms: 

Quest test code 17875, LEPDNA


Clinical significance: 

PCR can be used to rapidly diagnose Leptospirosis, an infection caused by a waterborne spirochete of the genus Leptospira. In addition, testing of blood, CSF and urine may give an indication of the stage of infection.


Review Date:  12/05/2024

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