86310 Heterophile antibody absrbj
Also known as: Monospot absorption, heterophile absorption
Heterophile antibody absorption test differentiates Epstein-Barr virus-induced heterophile antibodies from other heterophile antibodies by selective absorption with guinea pig kidney antigen.
In Plain Language
Confirmed mononucleosis test; Antibody differentiation
Clinical Context
Confirmatory test for infectious mononucleosis when heterophile antibody screen is positive. Guinea pig kidney antigen absorbs EBV-associated heterophile antibody.
RVU Information
CPT 86310 does not have a physician work RVU assigned by CMS. Reimbursement for this code is determined by payer-specific fee schedules.
Billing & Documentation
Lab and pathology codes require an order from the treating provider with clinical indication. For molecular pathology and genetic testing, document the specific analytes tested and clinical rationale.
How This Code Compares
This code has a work RVU of 0.00, meaning it does not have a physician work component assigned by CMS. In the Pathology & Lab category, 94% of codes share this characteristic.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 86310?
CPT 86310 (Heterophile antibody absrbj) is a Pathology & Lab code. Heterophile antibody absorption test differentiates Epstein-Barr virus-induced heterophile antibodies from other heterophile antibodies by selective absorption with guinea pig kidney antigen.
Who uses CPT code 86310?
CPT 86310 is used by Microbiology, Immunology, Infectious Disease. Confirmatory test for infectious mononucleosis when heterophile antibody screen is positive. Guinea pig kidney antigen absorbs EBV-associated heterophile antibody.
When is CPT 86310 used?
Confirmatory test for infectious mononucleosis when heterophile antibody screen is positive. Guinea pig kidney antigen absorbs EBV-associated heterophile antibody.
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