Meningitis/Encephalitis Panel

Test Code
ME PANEL


CPT Codes
87483

Includes
  1. Escherichia coli K1
  2. Haemophilus influenzae
  3. Listeria monocytogenes
  4. Neisseria meningitidis
  5. Streptococcus agalactiae
  6. Streptococcus pneumoniae
  7. Cytomegalovirus
  8. Enterovirus
  9. Herpes simplex virus 1
  10. Herpes simplex virus 2
  11. Human herpesvirus 6
  12. Human parechovirus
  13. Varicella zoster virus
  14. 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


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
  1. Spun CSF
  2. 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:
  1. MercyOne Siouxland Medical Laboratory



Last Updated: March 5, 2025


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.