BioFire FilmArray Meningitis/Encephalitis (ME) Panel

Test Code
BFMEP


Alias/See Also
BioFire FilmArray, BioFire, Meningitis/Encephalitis (ME) Panel, ME Panel


CPT Codes
87483

Includes
Test includes: Bacteria (E. coli K1, H. influenza, L. monocytogenes, N. miningitidis, S. agalactiae, S. pneumonia.  Viruses (CMV, Enterovirus, HSV 1/2, Human herpesvirus 6, Human parechovirus, VZV.   Yeast (Crytpococcus neoformans/gattii). 


Preferred Specimen
Cerebrospinal fluid collected via lumbar puncture technique only in a sterile container.


Minimum Volume
0.5 mL (1 mL optimum)


Transport Container
Sterile container should be used.


Transport Temperature
Specimen should be refrigerated for transport. 


Specimen Stability
May be stored refrigerated for up to 7 days. 


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Specimens that are not collected via lumbar puncture will be rejected.  Specimen procured from a shunt are not acceptable. 


Methodology
FilmArray PCR method. 

Setup Schedule
Monday through Sunday.


Reference Range
Not detected for all bacteria, viruses, and yeast.


Performed By
North Mississippi Medical Center Pathology Department

Performing Laboratory
NMMC-Tupelo Pathology



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.