CPT Codes and LOINC Update: March 2020

CPT Test Codes

The following list includes updates posted to mayocliniclabs.com during the month of March:

CPT Code and Test Classification Updates

Test ID Test Name Updated
COVID
608825
Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) RNA Detection, Varies
CPT Code Information
3/31/2020 8:04am
NICRU
60442
Nickel/Creatinine Ratio, Random, Urine
Test Classification
3/24/2020 4:01pm
ALFP
70353
Alpha-Fetoprotein (AFP) Immunostain, Technical Component Only
Test Classification
3/18/2020 4:03pm
LAD1
81155
Leukocyte Adhesion Deficiency Type 1, CD11a/CD18 and CD11b/CD18 Complex Immunophenotyping, Blood
CPT Code Information
3/18/2020 4:01pm

LOINC Updates

Logical Observation Identifiers Names and Codes (LOINC®) is clinical terminology that is important for laboratory test orders and results, and is one of a suite of designated standards for use in U.S. federal government systems for the electronic exchange of clinical health information.

Mayo Clinic Laboratories systematically assigns LOINC values to its assays, as provided in the following spreadsheet.

Michael Hutchison