CPT^® 87510, Under Infectious Agent Antigen Detection

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT^®) code 87510 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range - Infectious Agent Antigen Detection.

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The lab analyst performs a test for Gardnerella vaginalis using direct nucleic acid probe technique. Gardnerella vaginalis typically causes bacterial vaginosis, an infection of the vagina that commonly produces an odorous discharge.

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[QUOTE="MelissaB1, post: 116483, member: 87510"]I passed my exam on the first try! Studying pays off!! I'm so happy right now I can't stand it :):):):)[/QUOTE] Congratz!!! I'm currently a student and... [ Read More ]

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[QUOTE="MelissaB1, post: 116483, member: 87510"]I passed my exam on the first try! Studying pays off!! I'm so happy right now I can't stand it :):):):)[/QUOTE] Congratulations!!!... [ Read More ]

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