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Meningitis/Encephalitis Panel
Test CodeME PANEL
CPT Codes
87483
Includes
- Escherichia coli K1
- Haemophilus influenzae
- Listeria monocytogenes
- Neisseria meningitidis
- Streptococcus agalactiae
- Streptococcus pneumoniae
- Cytomegalovirus
- Enterovirus
- Herpes simplex virus 1
- Herpes simplex virus 2
- Human herpesvirus 6
- Human parechovirus
- Varicella zoster virus
- Crytococcus neoformans/gatti
Preferred Specimen
Unspun CSF
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Instructions
A CSF culture order is required to be placed along with this test.
Transport Container
Sterile Container
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Specimen Stability
Ambient: 24 hours
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: Unacceptable
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: Unacceptable
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
- Spun CSF
- Shunt CSF samples
Methodology
PCR
Setup Schedule
Daily
Report Available
Daily
Reference Range
Test Component | Result |
Escherichia coli K1 | Not Detected |
Haemophilus influenzae | Not Detected |
Listeria monocytogenes | Not Detected |
Neisseria meningitidis | Not Detected |
Streptococcus agalactiae | Not Detected |
Streptococcus pneumoniae | Not Detected |
Cytomegalovirus | Not Detected |
Enterovirus | Not Detected |
Herpes simplex virus 1 | Not Detected |
Herpes simplex virus 2 | Not Detected |
Human herpesvirus 6 | Not Detected |
Human parechovirus | Not Detected |
Varicella zoster virus | Not Detected |
Crytococcus neoformans/gatti | Not Detected |
Performing Laboratory
This test is performed at the following locations:
- MercyOne Siouxland Medical Laboratory
Last Updated: March 5, 2025