ENCEPHALITIS PANEL
| Synonyms: | Viral Encephalitis Panel, Viral PCR, NYSDOH Viral Encephalitis Panel by PCR (send out) |
| Computer Code: | (VPCR) |
| Specimen Collection: | CSF in sterile container. Serum (red or gold top) should be collected for Arbovirus serology when the Encephalitis Panel is ordered. |
| Minimum Volume: | 1 mL CSF |
| Handling Instructions for Offsite Areas: | Store at - 70°C. Transport on ice |
| Reference Values: | No viral DNA or RNA detected. See reference laboratory report. December 1 - May 30: Adenovirus, Cytomegalovirus, Enterovirus, Epstein-Barr Virus, Herpes Simplex 1 and 2 Virus, Human Herpes Virus 6 and Varicella Zoster Virus. June 1 - November 30: Previous list of viruses plus Eastern Equine Encephalitis Virus, California Serogroup Virus, Cache Valley Virus, Saint Louis Encephalitis Virus, West Nile Virus, Powassan Virus, West Nile IgM ELISA. |
| Lab Code: | Microbiology |
| Requisition: | SPEC M |
| Test Frequency: | NA |
| Routine TAT: | 3 weeks |
| Stat TAT: | N/A |
| CPT Code(s): | NA |
| LCD or NCD: | |
| Methodology Used: |
See Addendum XVII |