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Meningitis Encephalitis Pathogen Panel, NAAT

Message
  1. This is a reflex testing when CSF Nucleated Cell Count is ≥ 10 or if organisms visualized by Microscopy.
  2. CMS ordering guidelines for reimbursement require:
    1. For immune-competent patients, panel must be ordered by ID Specialist.
    2. For immune-compromised patients, panel may only be ordered by ID Specialist.
  3. Patient symptoms indicating utilization of this panel should order CELL COUNT WITH DIFFERENTIAL, CSF [LAB212] or consult with appropriate specialist for this panel.


Test Code
LAB5210574


CPT Codes
87483

Includes

 


 




Preferred Specimen
CSF (Lumbar puncture)


Minimum Volume
0.5mL


Transport Container
Sterile container



Transport Temperature
Refrigerated


Specimen Stability
Refrigerated: 7 days


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
  • CSF Shunt, Drain, anything other than lumbar puncture.
  • Repeat testing should not occur on same visit same patient unless there is a significant change in patient status.


Methodology
NAAT

FDA Status
Approved

Setup Schedule
Daily


Report Available
~ 4 hours


Reference Range
Not detected


Performing Laboratory
Hoag Newport / Hoag Irvine



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.