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87164 Dark field examination specimen collj

Pathology & Lab

Also known as: dark field microscopy, darkfield exam, spirochete exam, DF microscopy

Microscopic examination of specimens using dark field illumination microscopy with collection of sample using direct darkfield visualizations of spirochetes and motile organisms.

Clinical Context

Primary method for detecting Treponema pallidum in primary syphilis lesions and Borrelia burgdorferi in Lyme disease. Also used for leptospirosis diagnosis.

RVU Breakdown

Work RVU0.37
Practice Expense RVU0.00
Malpractice RVU0.00
Total RVU0.37

Est. Medicare Payment

$12.36

National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).

Specialties

pathologymicrobiologyinfectious disease

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