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MENINGITIS/ENCEPHALITIS PANEL BY BIOFIRE FILM ARRAY
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Detection and identification of specific agents of meningitis and/or encephalitis and results are meant to be used in conjunction with other clinical, epidemiological, and laboratory data.
Testing should be considered for patients with signs/symptoms of meningitis and/or encephalitis Test is not intended for use with CSF collected from indwelling medical devices (e.g., shunts). Test is not useful for monitoring treatment of infections.
The BioFire ME Panel is intended to be used in conjunction with standard of care culture for organism recovery, serotyping, and antimicrobial susceptibility testing.
Detection and identification of specific agents of meningitis and/or encephalitis and results are meant to be used in conjunction with other clinical, epidemiological, and laboratory data.
Testing should be considered for patients with signs/symptoms of meningitis and/or encephalitis Test is not intended for use with CSF collected from indwelling medical devices (e.g., shunts). Test is not useful for monitoring treatment of infections.
The BioFire ME Panel is intended to be used in conjunction with standard of care culture for organism recovery, serotyping, and antimicrobial susceptibility testing.
Test Code
LAB18971
CPT Codes
87483
Includes
Pathogens detected by this assay include:
Bacteria:
• Escherichia coli K1
• Haemophilus influenzae
• Listeria monocytogenes
• Neisseria meningitidis (encapsulated)
• Streptococcus agalactiae
• Streptococcus pneumoniae
Viruses:
• Cytomegalovirus
• Enterovirus
• Herpes simplex virus 1
• Herpes simplex virus 2
• Human herpesvirus 6
• Human parechovirus
• Varicella zoster virus
Yeast:
• Cryptococcus neoformans/gattii
Bacteria:
• Escherichia coli K1
• Haemophilus influenzae
• Listeria monocytogenes
• Neisseria meningitidis (encapsulated)
• Streptococcus agalactiae
• Streptococcus pneumoniae
Viruses:
• Cytomegalovirus
• Enterovirus
• Herpes simplex virus 1
• Herpes simplex virus 2
• Human herpesvirus 6
• Human parechovirus
• Varicella zoster virus
Yeast:
• Cryptococcus neoformans/gattii
Preferred Specimen
CSF specimen collected in a sterile container.
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Transport Temperature
Ambient Air
Specimen Stability
Ambient: 24 hours
Refrigerated: 7 days
Refrigerated: 7 days
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Receipt beyond stability period, received in improper transport medium/device, and prior testing within 7 days.
Methodology
Multiplex nested qualitative PCR.
Setup Schedule
Performed Daily
Report Available
Results will be reported within 2-4 hours of specimen receipt.
Reference Range
Target not detected
Clinical Significance
The results of this test should not be used as the sole basis for diagnosis, treatment, or other management decisions. Clinical presentation, history, and epidemiologic findings must also be considered.
Performing Laboratory
West Virginia University Hospital, Inc.
Berkeley Medical Center
Additional Information
Test Change Notification
