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HelpTest Code MEN ENC PATH PNL Meningitis Encephalitis Pathogens Panel, NAAT, CSF
Additional Codes
LAB24329
Collection Method
Lumbar puncture or CSF shunt
Minimum Volume
1ml
Container
Sterile CSF Tube
Acceptable Specimens
Uncentrifuged CSF
Reference or Target Ranges
Not Detected
Reportable Units
Detected or Not Detected
Critical Value
Detected
Reasons for Rejection
| Hemolysis Threshold | N/A |
| Icterus Threshold | N/A |
| Lipemia Threshold | N/A |
| Other | QNS, contaminated, improperly Labeled, improper specimen type |
Specimen Stability
| Ambient | Test STAT |
| Refrigerated (4°C to 8°C) | 7 days |
| Frozen(-40°C to 0°C) | Do not freeze |
Performance Information
| Days and Time Performed | 24/7 |
| Expected Turn Around Time | Stat: 1 hour Routine: 4 hours |
| Stat Availability | Yes |
| Performing Bench | CPH Microbiology |
| Methodology/Method Description | bioMérieux BioFire® FilmArray® Torch |
CPT Codes
87483
Last review/edit date
March 2024
Panel Components
- ESCHERICHIA COLI K1
- HAEMOPHILUS INFLUENZAE
- LISTERIA MONOCYTOGENES
- NEISSERIA MENINGITIDIS
- STREPTOCOCCUS AGALACTIAE
- STREPTOCOCCUS PNEUMONIAE
- CYTOMEGALOVIRUS
- ENTEROVIRUS
- HERPES SIMPLEX VIRUS 1
- HERPES SIMPLEX VIRUS 2
- HUMAN HERPESVIRUS 6
- HUMAN PARECHOVIRUS
- VARICELLA ZOSTER
- CRYPTOCOCCUS NEOFORMANS