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Test Code LAB10625 Meningitis Encephalitis Panel, PCR - Spinal Fluid

Important Note

Panel targets:

Bacteria: • Escherichia coli K1 • Haemophilus influenzae • Listeria monocytogenes • Neisseria meningitidis (encapsulated) • Streptococcus agalactiae • Streptococcus pneumoniae

Viruses: • Cytomegalovirus • Enterovirus • Herpes simplex virus 1 • Herpes simplex virus 2 • Human herpesvirus 6 • Human parechovirus • Varicella zoster virus

Yeast: • Cryptococcus neoformans/gattii

Specimen Type

CSF

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

Storage and Transport

Test as soon as possible after collection

Room temperature (15-25°C) for up to 24h

Refrigerated (2-8°C) up to 7 days

Testing Schedule

Daily

Reference Range

No pathogens detected

Method

The FilmArray Meningitis/Encephalitis (ME) Panel is a qualitative multiplexed nucleic acid-based in vitro diagnostic test intended for use with FilmArray systems.

CPT codes

87483

STAT Turnaround Time

2 hours

Routine Turnaround Time

24 hours