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BioFire FilmArray Meningitis/Encephalitis (ME) Panel
Test CodeBFMEP
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