Culture Type Nucleic Acid Direct Each Organism Cost at Nassau University Medical Center

87149 (CPT) · East Meadow, NY

Culture Type Nucleic Acid Direct Each Organism (CPT 87149) at Nassau University Medical Center pricing details below. The gross charge is $50.

# Culture Type Nucleic Acid Direct Each Organism This test identifies the specific type of bacteria or other organism that is causing an infection by analyzing genetic material directly from a patient sample, without needing to grow the organism in a lab first. A doctor might order this test when a patient has signs of an infection and needs to know quickly what organism is responsible so treatment can begin promptly. You can expect to provide a sample such as a swab, blood, urine, or other body fluid, which is then processed in the laboratory to identify the organism.