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Test Code PG1Q MicroGenDx Orthopedic Panel

Additional Codes

Software                                    Test Code                                      
SoftID  PG1Q
EPIC LAB20391

Performing Laboratory

MicroGenDx

Useful For

Specificity and identification of microbes within an infection site, as well as antibiotic resistance.

Method Name

Next Generation Sequencing (NGS)

Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)

Reference Values

An interpretive report will be issued

Report Available

7 Days

PCR results available within 2 days of specimen receipt.

NGS results available within 4-7 days.

Specimen Type

~ Swab from Affected Orthopedic Site

~ Synovial Fluid

~ Tissue

Preferred Container

Sterile IATA-Approved Screw-Capped Plastic Container

Sterile IATA-Approved Screw-Capped Plastic Container

Swab

Preferred Volume

Synovial Fluid: 1 mL (Sterile IATA-Approved Screw-Capped Plastic Container)

Specimen Collection and Handling

Multiple specimens may be submitted under the same order.

Every specimen should be labelled by the client with the source and anatomical site.

Please refer to collection instructions at microgendx.com

Send Specimen(s) at Ambient temperature.

Add On Capable

Not Permitted

CPT Code Information

CPT Code

CPT Description

CPT Disclaimer
87481 Infectious Agent Detection by Nucleic Acid (DNA or RNA), Candida Species, Amplified Probe Technique  
87500 Infectious agent detection by nucleic acid (DNA or RNA)  
87640 Infectious agent detection by nucleic acid (DNA or RNA)  
87652 Infectious agent detection by nucleic acid (DNA or RNA)  
87653 Infectious agent detection by nucleic acid (DNA or RNA)  
87799 Infectious Agent Detection by Nucleic Acid (DNA or RNA), not Otherwise Specified, Quantification, Each Organism  
87799 Infectious Agent Detection by Nucleic Acid (DNA or RNA), not Otherwise Specified, Quantification, Each Organism  
87801 Infectious agent detection by nucleic acid (DNA or RNA) multiple organisms; amplified probe(s) technique