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What is an obstetric panel with reflex?
An obstetric panel is a group of blood tests done to check the health of a woman before and during early pregnancy. The results of these tests can help find certain problems during the pregnancy. They can also help guide any treatment needed for a woman during pregnancy or for a baby immediately after birth.
What labs are included in OB panel?
The Prenatal Profile (OB) Blood Test Panel includes an ABO Group and RHO(b) Typing, Complete Blood Count (CBC), Lipid Panel (cholesterol), Comprehensive Metabolic Panel-14, Thyroid Panel with TSH, Human Immunodeficiency Virus HIV-1 and 2 Blood Test, RPR Qualitative, Rubella Antibodies IgG.
What is a prenatal panel blood test?
A prenatal panel is group of blood tests that are done early in pregnancy. The tests are used to check for diseases and infections that can affect the health of a pregnant woman and her unborn baby. The results can guide treatments, which may help prevent serious complications.
What is included in CPT 80081?
CPT® 2016 introduced a new obstetric panel code, 80081 Obstetric panel (includes HIV testing), which is identical to the long-standing obstetric panel 80055 Obstetric panel, with one exception: The newer code includes HIV testing.
What color tube is used for prenatal profile?
Lavender-top (EDTA) tube may be kept at room temperature for 24 hours.
What is the CPT code for obstetric panel?
80055
| Test Name: | OBSTETRIC PANEL (AMA) |
|---|---|
| CPT Code(s): | 80055 |
| Test Includes: | Complete Blood Count w/Differential (CBC) Hepatitis B Surface Antigen RPR Screen/Reflex Titer/FTA Rubella Immunity (IgG) Type/Rh/Antibody Screen (Prenatal) |
| Preferred Specimen: | 10.0 mL whole blood and 6.0 mL serum |
What color tube is used for prenatal profile test?
What is procedure code 86803?
CPT® 86803 in section: Hepatitis C antibody.
What is the order of draw?
The “Order of Draw” is designed to eliminate the possibility of cross contamination that may result in erroneous results. It is based on CLSI Procedures for Collection of Diagnostic Blood Specimens by Venipuncture; Approved Standard Sixth Edition, October 2007.
What color tube does magnesium go in?
Red-top tube, gel-barrier tube, or green-top (lithium heparin) tube.
What color tube is used for Hep C?
For HCV RNA polymerase chain reaction (PCR) testing in adults, 4-6 mL of blood should be collected into an ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (EDTA; purple-top) tube. In infants, 2 mL of blood is collected into a pediatric EDTA (purple-top) tube. In newborns, a full purple/lavender-top microtainer tube should be obtained.
What does CPT code 87591 mean?
Infectious agent detection
CPT Code 87591: Infectious agent detection by nucleic acid (DNA or RNA); Neisseria gonorrhea, amplified probe technique.