MENINGITIS/ENCEPHALITIS PCR PANEL (BACTERIAL, VIRAL, & 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: | Microbiology |
| Requisition: | SPEC M/MOL DIAG |
| Test Frequency: | Daily |
| Routine TAT: | 2 hrs. TAT may increase due to limited testing on instruments. |
| Stat TAT: | 2 hrs. TAT may increase due to limited testing on instruments. |
| CPT Code(s): | 87798 x8; 87529 x2; 87653; 87496; 87498; 87532 |
| LCD or NCD: | |
| Methodology Used: |
See Addendum XVII |