SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) TESTING
Effective November 17, 2020, Physicians Laboratory has added additional SARS-CoV-2 PCR testing in an effort to increase our volume capacity and offer faster turn-around-time to our clients. The test numbers, CPT codes, and specimen information is listed below.
NOTE: Physician's Laboratory does NOT COLLECT respiratory samples.
Due to the volume of COVID samples, Physicians Laboratory will no longer be able to call positive results. This change will be implemented on June 5, 2020.
The following molecular test methods for SARS-CoV-2 utilized by Physicians Laboratory are not expected to be Impacted by current genetic variants of SARS-CoV-2.
| TEST # | TEST NAME | INFO |
|---|---|---|
| 4970 | SARS-CoV-2 RNA by NAA (Hologic) | Specimen: Nasopharyngeal swab in saline, UTM, or VTM. Stability: Refrigerated 72 hours. Frozen 1 week. Performed: Daily. Reported 1-2 days. Performing Lab: PhysLab-Omaha CPT: U0003 Prepay/Cash Price: $70.00 Fact Sheets: Patients | Providers |
| 4980 | SARS-CoV-2 by PCR (Thermo) | Specimen: Nasopharyngeal swab in saline, UTM, or VTM. Stability: Refrigerated 72 hours. Frozen 1 week. Performed: Daily. Reported 1-2 days. Performing Lab: PhysLab-Omaha CPT: U0003 Prepay/Cash Price: $70.00 Fact Sheets: Patients | Providers |
| 4981 | SalivaDirect SARS-CoV-2 RNA by Dual-Plex RT-qPCR | Specimen: Saliva. Stability: Ambient or Refrigerated 1 week. Performed: Daily. Reported 1-2 days. Performing Lab: PhysLab-Omaha CPT: U0003 Prepay/Cash Price: $70.00 Fact Sheets: Patients | Providers |
| 4989 | SARS-CoV-2 IgG | Specimen: Serum Stability: Refrigerated 5 days. Performed: Mon-Fri. Reported 1-3 days. Performing Lab: PhysLab-Omaha CPT: 86769 Prepay/Cash Price: $30.00 Fact Sheets: Patients | Providers |
| 4979 | SARS-CoV-2 Total Antibody | Specimen: Serum. Stability: Refrigerated 5 days. Performed: Mon-Fri. Reported 1-3 days. Performing Lab: PhysLab-Omaha CPT: 86769 Prepay/Cash Price: $30.00 Fact Sheets: Patients | Providers |
ADD ON TESTING FOR THINPREP SAMPLES DISCONTINUED
Effective immediately, Chlamydia, Gonorrhea, and Trichomonas must be ordered on the original requisition. Testing can no longer be added after the Pap smear has been performed on the vial. If a patient needs to be re-collected, these tests can also be performed using a urine sample (see test #2182 and #2000).
EFFECTIVE 07/01/2020, UHC WILL REQUIRE PREAUTH ON GENETIC & MOLECULAR TESTING
Due to this change in policy, the following tests will require preauthorization:
| Test # | Test Name | CPT Code |
|---|---|---|
| 7671 | Actinomyces europeaus by Real-Time PCR | 87798 |
| 7526 | Adenovirus by PCR | 87798 |
| 8355 | Aerobic Vaginitis Panel by Real-Time by PCR | 87798x2, 87640, 87653 |
| 678 | Affirm | 87480, 87510, 87660 |
| 7633 | Aptopobium vaginae by PCR | 87798 |
| 7670 | Bacterial Vaginosis Panel by Real-Time PCR | 87798x3, 87511 |
| 7682 | Bacterial Vaginosis Panel w/ M. mulieris & M. curtisii by PCR | 87798x4, 87511 |
| 7646 | Bacteroides fragilis by Real-Time PCR | 87798 |
| 7662 | BK Virus by RT-PCR Quantitative | 87799 |
| 8201 | Bordetella Pertussis & Parapertussis by Real-Time by PCR | 87798x2 |
| 8136 | BVAB2 by PCR | 87798 |
| 7635 | Candida albicans by PCR | 87481 |
| 7636 | Candida glabrata by PCR | 87481 |
| 7637 | Candida parapsilosis by PCR | 87481 |
| 7638 | Candida tropicalis by PCR | 87481 |
| 7639 | Candida Vaginitis Panel by Real-Time PCR | 87481x4 |
| 2000 | Chlamydia/GC/Trichomonas Panel by PCR | 87491, 87591, 87661 |
| 675 | E Coli by PCR | 87798 |
| 8302 | EBV by PCR, Quantitative | 87799 |
| 8446 | Enteric Pathogen Panel | 87506 |
| 7034 | Epstein Barr Virus by PCR | 87798 |
| 7640 | Gardnerella vaginalis by PCR | 87511 |
| 7674 | Genital Ulcer Disease Panel | 87798x2, 87529x2 |
| 7524 | H1N1 Influenza | 87798 |
| 8337 | Herpesvirus 8 DNA, Quant by RT-PCR | 87799 |
| 7641 | Leukorrhea Panel by Real-Time PCR | 87661, 87491, 87591 |
| 8135 | Megasphaera Species (Type 1 & 2) by PCR | 87798 |
| 7645 | Mobiluncus mulieris & M curtisii by PCR | 87798 |
| 9384 | MTB Complex Detection & Rifampin Resistance by PCR | 87556, 87798 |
| 2431 | Mumps by PCR | 87798 |
| 7629 | Mycoplasma Panel by PCR | 87798x2 |
| 9339 | Norovirus by PCR | 87798 |
| 7723 | Parvovirus B19 by PCR | 87798 |
| 1427 | Respiratory Viral Panel by PCR | 0099U |
| 2442 | Respiratory Viral Panel by PCR (MDL) | 87798x9, 87498, 87634x2 |
| 324 | Rotavirus by PCR | 87798 |
| 7642 | Trichomonas vaginalis by PCR | 87661 |
| 1987 | Trichomonas vaginalis DNA | 87661 |
| 7644 | Ureaplasma urealyticum PCR | 87798 |
| 2405 | Varicella-Zoster by PCR | 87798 |