Nail Panel Reflex to ABR

Test Code: TD_M128

CPT Code(s): 87798 X22, 87640 X2, 87653, 87481 X5

Test Details

Alternative Name(s)

Molecular Nail Panel

Test Includes

Acinetobacter baumannii
Actinotignum schaalii
Aerococcus urinae
Bacteroides fragilis
Citrobacter freundii/braakii/koseri
Enterobacter cloacae
Enterococcus faecalis
Enterococcus faecium
Escherichia coli
Klebsiella aerogenes
Klebsiella pneumoniae
Klebsiella oxytoca
Morganella morganii
Prevotella bivia
Proteus mirabilis
Proteus vulgaris
Pseudomonas aeruginosa
Serratia marcescens
Staphylococcus aureus
Staphylococcus haemolyticus
Stapylococcus saprophyticus
Streptococcus agalactiae
Streptococcus pyogenes
Candida albicans
Candida auris
Candida glabrata
Candida tropicalis
Candida parapsilosis
Epidermophyton floccosum
Trichophyton rubrum

Methodology

Multiplex real-time polymerase chain reaction (PCR)

Rejection Criteria

At room temperature more than 24 hrs from date of collection
Any other sample type other than a dry swab i.e tissue material

Reference Range(s)

Not Detected

Specimen Requirements

Preferred Specimen

Nail clippings

Minimum Volume

1 Swab

Sample Stability

24 hours room temperature
11 days refrigerated

Transport Temperature

Refrigerated

Collection Instructions

Specimen Collection Instructions: Specimens should be handled as infectious using safe laboratory procedures such as those outlined in CDC guidelines.

Place nail clippings into a labeled sterile container

Alternative Specimen

N/A