Geisinger Medical Laboratories Test Catalog
PERIPROSTHETIC JOINT INFECTION PANEL |
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Geisinger Epic Procedure Code: LAB3519
Geisinger Epic ID: 95700
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SPECIMEN COLLECTION |
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Specimen type: |
Synovial fluid | |
Preferred collection container: |
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Specimen required: |
1 mL synovial fluid, minimum 0.5 mL | |
Special notes: |
Specimen source is required. If sample is received in a syringe, transfer into a clear-top, red stopper tube before storing refrigerated. | |
SPECIMEN PROCESSING |
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Specimen processing instructions: |
Do not centrifuge. If sample is received in a syringe, transfer into a clear-top, red stopper tube before storing refrigerated. | |
Transport temperature: |
Refrigerated. | |
Specimen stability: |
Room temperature: 72 hours. Refrigerated: 1 week. Frozen: Unacceptable. | |
Rejection criteria: |
Stability limits exceeded, improper collection container. | |
TEST DETAILS |
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CPT code(s): |
84311, 83516 | |
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: |
Qualitative Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay |
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Synonyms: |
Synovasure, Alpha defensin, PJI PJI
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