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Meningoencephalomyelitis Panel 

Message
Test methodology is known to be falsely negative for Cryptococcus. If Cryptococcus is being considered, order a Cryptococcal Antigen assay.


Test Code
1236202020


Alias/See Also
CSF


CPT Codes
87483

Includes
E coli K1
Hemophilus influenzae
Listeria monocytogenes
Meisseria meningitidis
Streptococcus agalactiae
Strepcococcus pneumoniae
CMV
Enterovirus
Herpes simplex virus 1 and 2
Human Herpes virus 6
Human parechovirus
Varicella  zoster virus
Cryptococcus neoformanz/gattii
 


Preferred Specimen
1 mL spinal fluid collected in a sterile container


Minimum Volume
200 μL


Transport Temperature
Refrigerated or Frozen


Specimen Stability
Refrigerated: 24 hours
Frozen: 30 days at -20 celcius


Methodology
PCR

Performing Laboratory
Lourdes Hospital Lab



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.