Epic Code LAB1231022 Meningitis/Encephalitis Panel PCR
Test Name Alias
FilmArray ME panel | MENINGITIS/ENCEPHALITIS PANEL PCR (INFECTIOUS DISEASE ONLY)
Interface Order Alias
1231022
Clinical Information
This PCR panel is used to detect the following pathogens from cerebrospinal fluid: Escherichia coli K1, Haemophilus influenzae, Listeria monocytogenes, Neisseria meningitidis, Streptococcus agalactiae, Streptococcus pneumoniae, Cytomegalovirus (CMV), Enterovirus, Herpes simplex virus 1 (HSV-1), Herpes simplex virus 2 (HSV-2), Human herpes virus 6 (HHV-6), Human parechovirus, Varicella zoster virus (VZV), and Cryptococcus neoformans/gattii.
Due to reduced sensitivity, testing of spinal fluid for HSV-1/HSV-2 by another molecular method or for cryptococcal antigen is recommended when these targets are not detected yet clinical suspicion is high.
Collection Instructions
Specimen Collection: Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF)
Container(s): CSF Tube
Preferred Volume to Collect: 1.0 mL
Minimum Volume to Collect: 0.5 mL
Neonate Volume to Collect: 0.5 mL
Collection Instructions:
- IMPORTANT: Label container with:
- Number containers/tube in order of collection
- Patient information
- Specimen source
- Date of collection
- Specimen must be received within one hour of collection.
- Hand deliver to laboratory, do not send through pneumatic tube system
- This testing should only be collected in an inpatient setting
Lab Testing is performed using the following tube designation, regardless of label on tube:
- Tube 1 = Chemistry
- Tube 2 = Microbiology
- Tube 3 = Hematology
- Tube 4 = Extra
Transport Temperature: Ambient
Rejection Criteria
- Frozen specimens
Specimen Stability
Ambient: 24 hours
Refrigerated (4°C): 7 days
Test Frequency
Available daily, usual turn-around time 24 hours
Performing Department
Microbiology/Virology
Performing Department Laboratory Location
Corewell Health Reference Laboratory, Grand Rapids, MI
Methodology
PCR
CPT
87483
CDM Code
3068748301
Epic Test ID
1230102666
LOINC
82180-1
Reviewed Date
9/7/2023