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HelpTest Code CSFMEP Meningitis Encephalitis Panel, Spinal Fluid
Performing Laboratory
Lima Memorial Health System Laboratory
Specimen Requirements
Preferred:
Container/Tube: Sterile screw-capped container
Minimum Volume: 1.0 mL
Collection Instructions: Specimen should not be processed in any way before testing.
Reference Values
Not Detected
Specimen Stability
Ambient: 24 hours
Refrigerate: 7 days
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
Methodology
BioFire FilmArray - PCR
Test Classification and CPT Coding
87483
Panel Information
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Tests Included: |
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| Escherichia coli K1 | Cytomegalovirus (CMV) |
| Haemphilus influenza | Enterovirus |
| Listeria monocytogenes | Herpes simplex virus 1 (HSV-1) |
| Neisseria meningitidis (encapsulated) | Herpes simplex cirus 2 (HSV-2) |
| Streptococcus agalactiae | Human herpes virus 6 (HHV-6) |
| Streptococcus pneumoniae | Human parechovirus |
| Cryptococcus neoformans/gattii | Varicella zoster virus (VZV) |