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Test Code PCRME Meningitis Encephalitis Panel CSF PCR

Important Note

Order LAB5989

This test must be accompanied by an order for a CSF Culture. 

Infectious

Performing Laboratory

YRMC Microbiology

Day(s) Test Set Up

Sunday through Saturday during Microbiology hours of operation

Specimen Requirements

CSF specimens should be collected via lumbar puncture

Minimum Sample Volume - 200 μL of CSF specimen is required for testing.

Specimen Transport Temperature

Specimen must not be sent through the pneumatic tube system, must be hand carried to the laboratory.

Specimens must be processed and tested as soon as possible. 

If transport is delayed the specimen may be stored for up to 24 hours at Room Temperature and up to 7 days refrigerated.

Ambient – 24 hours

Refrigerated – 7 days

Reference Values

Negative for all targets tested

 

Includes Escherichia coli K1, Haemophilus influenza, Listeria monocytogenes, Neisseria meningitides, Streptococcus agalactiae, Streptococcus pneumonia, Cytomegalovirus (CMV), Enterovirus, Human herpesvirus (HHV-6), Herpes simplex virus (HSV-1), Herpes simplex virus (HSV-2), Human parechovirus, Varicella-zoster virus (VZV) and Cryptococcus neoformans/gattii.

Methodology

Multiplex PCR

CPT Code

87483

 

This test has been cleared or approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and is performed according to manufacturer’s instructions. Performance characteristics for this test have been verified by Yuma Regional Medical Center Laboratory in compliance with CLIA recommendations.

 

 

Collection Instructions

CSF specimens should be collected via lumbar puncture and should not be centrifuged.