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HelpTest Code LAB13316 Meningitis/Encephalitis Panel PCR - CSF
Department
MICROBIOLOGY
Collection Requirements
CSF Collection Kit
Testing on CSF From indwelling medical devices (shunts) is not recommended.
Primary Collection Container
CSF Collection Kit
Transport
Refrigerated
Preferred Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Stability
Ambient: 24 Hours
Refrigerated: 7 days
Reference Range
Not Detected
Methodology
PCR by Film Array
Performed
Monday – Friday
6:30 am – 2:00 pm
Reported
1-3 days
CPT Codes
87483
Additional Information
Tests for:
Escherichia Coli K1
Haemophilus influenzae
Listeria monocytogenes
Neisseria meningitidis
Streptococcus agalactiae
Streptococcus peumoniae
Cytomegalovirus (CMV)
Enterovirus
Human herpesvirus 6 (HHV-6)
Herpes simplex virus 1 (HSV-1)
Herpes simplex virus 2 (HSV-2)
Human parechovirus
Varicella-zoster virus (VZV)
Cryptococcus neoformans/gattii