MENINGITIS ENCEPHALITIS PCR PANEL (BACTERIAL, VIRAL, AND YEAST)
| Synonyms: | CSF, cerebrospinal fluid, meningitis, encephalitis, Escherichia coli K1, Haemophilus influenzae, Listeria monocytogenes, Neisseria meningitidis, Streptococcus agalactiae, Streptococcus pneumoniae, Cytomegalovirus, Enterovirus, Herpes simplex virus 1 and 2, Human herpesvirus 6, Human parechovirus, Varicella zoster virus, and Cryptococcus neoformans/gatti. CMV, HSV 1, HSV 2, EV, HHV6, HPEV, VZV |
| Computer Code: | (FILMME) |
| Specimen Collection: | 0.5 mL fluid in sterile leak proof container. |
| Minimum Volume: | 0.2 mL |
| Handling Instructions for Offsite Areas: | Transport at room temperature within 24 hours. |
| Reference Values: | Negative DNA by PCR for organisms listed: Bacteria • Escherichia coli K1 • Haemophilus influenzae • Listeria monocytogenes • Neisseria meningitidis • Streptococcus agalactiae (Group B) • Streptococcus pneumoniae Viruses • Cytomegalovirus (CMV) • Enteroviruses • Herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV 1) • Herpes simplex virus type 2 (HSV 2) • Human herpesvirus 6 (HSV6) • Human parechovirus (HPeV) • Varicella zoster virus (VZV) Yeast • Cryptococcus neoformans/gatti |
| Lab Code: | Molecular Diagnostics |
| Requisition: | SPEC M/MOL DIAG |
| Test Frequency: | Daily |
| Routine TAT: | N/A |
| Stat TAT: | 2 hrs from final result of both CSF cell count and protein to determine eligibility to run test. Test must have elevated protein or pleocytosis to perform panel. TAT may increase due to limited testing on instruments. |
| CPT Code(s): | 87483 |
| LCD or NCD: | |
| Methodology Used: |
See Addendum XVII |