CSF Meningitis Panel, Qualitative RT PCR

Message
CSF collected according to standard technique.  Note: Bleach can damage organisms/nucleic acids within the specimen, potentially causing false negative results.  Contact between bleach and specimens during collection, disinfection, and testing procedures should be avoided.


Test Code
LAB6543


Alias/See Also
CSF Panel, BIOFIRE
CSF PCR


CPT Codes
87483

Minimum Volume
0.2


Transport Container
Sterile Container


Performing Laboratory
GBMC MAIN LAB : GBMC MOLECULAR DIAGNOSTICS



The CPT Codes provided in this document are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge.