Meningitis PCR Panel
Test Summary
Detection and identification of multiple bacterial, viral, and yeast nucleic acids from CSF specimens.
Aliases
- ME Panel CSF Panel Filmarray Meningitis Panel Filmarray Encephalitis Panel Filmarry ME Panel
Specimen Collection
Special Instructions
N/A
Preferred Specimen
0.5 mL CSF
Minimum Volume
0.3 mL
Instructions
NOTE: Due to the high sensitivity of this test, please use proper specimen collection and handling techniques to avoid potential contamination.
Patient Preparation
N/A
Storage
Sterile Leak Proof container
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Specimen Stability
- Room Temperature = 1 day
- Refrigerated = 7 days
- Frozen = at least 7 days
Limitations
N/A
Other Acceptable Specimens
N/A
Unacceptable Specimens
N/A
Order Code
MEPCR
EPIC (Premier) Code
LAB6023
Includes
N/A
CPT Code
- 87483
Billing Code
- 306035
CPT Statement
Methodology
PCR
FDA Status
FDA Approved
Physician Attestation of Informed Consent
N/A
Testing Laboratory
CompuNet Clinical Laboratories, LLC
2308 Sandridge Drive
Moraine OH, 45439
2308 Sandridge Drive
Moraine OH, 45439
Department
Molecular/Serology
Reference Range
N/A
Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time
Sunday - Saturday; MD; Report available: 1 day
Specimen Collection
Special Instructions
N/A
Preferred Specimen
0.5 mL CSF
Minimum Volume
0.3 mL
Instructions
NOTE: Due to the high sensitivity of this test, please use proper specimen collection and handling techniques to avoid potential contamination.
Patient Preparation
N/A
Storage
Sterile Leak Proof container
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Specimen Stability
- Room Temperature = 1 day
- Refrigerated = 7 days
- Frozen = at least 7 days
Limitations
N/A
Other Acceptable Specimens
N/A
Unacceptable Specimens
N/A
Result Information
Methodology
PCR
Testing Laboratory
N/A
Reference Range
N/A
Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time
Sunday - Saturday; MD; Report available: 1 day