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Meningitis Pathogen PCR Panel (PRISMA HEALTH)

Test Code
1230007556


Alias/See Also
LAB100527: Meningitis Pathogen PCR Panel


CPT Codes
87483x1

Preferred Specimen
GMH HOSPITAL LAB: CSF 1 (Refrigerated) Min Vol: .5
RHC HOSPITAL LAB CENTRAL: CSF 1 (Refrigerated) Min Vol: .5


Other Acceptable Specimens
GMH HOSPITAL LAB: STERILE CONTAINER: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: .5
GMH HOSPITAL LAB: CSF 2: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: .5
GMH HOSPITAL LAB: CSF 3: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: .5
GMH HOSPITAL LAB: CSF 4: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: .5
GMH HOSPITAL LAB: STERILE TUBE, NO ADDITIVE: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: .5
RHC HOSPITAL LAB CENTRAL: STERILE CONTAINER: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: .5
RHC HOSPITAL LAB CENTRAL: CSF 2: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: .5
RHC HOSPITAL LAB CENTRAL: CSF 3: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: .5
RHC HOSPITAL LAB CENTRAL: CSF 4: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: .5
RHC HOSPITAL LAB CENTRAL: STERILE TUBE, NO ADDITIVE: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: .5


Instructions
Stool collected / transported in Cary Blair Transport Medium.


Report Available
GMH HOSPITAL LAB
STAT: 60 min
Routine: 240 min
Extended TAT: No TAT min
Timed: No TAT min
Life or Death: 60 min

RHC HOSPITAL LAB CENTRAL
STAT: 60 min
Routine: 240 min
Extended TAT: No TAT min
Timed: No TAT min
Life or Death: 60 min



Last Updated: March 6, 2023


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.