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Lab Test Details

Lab Test Details

SIM

70006 

CPT

87483

Synonyms

ME Panel, Meningitis Panel, CSF Panel 

Specimen Type

CSF (Do NOT centrifuge)

Container

Clean air tight container.

Collection Instructions

Collect in clean tightly capped container.

No transport media or preservatives.

Volume

Minimum 200 ul

Additional Information

Collect via lumbar puncture

Patient Preparation

None

Specimen Processing Instructions

None

Transport Requirements

Room temp; Deliver to lab as soon as possible

Specimen Stability

Up to 7 days refrigerated 

Rejection Criteria

Quantity not sufficient.

Improperly labeled.

Reference Range

Not Detected (Negative)

Critical Value

All Positive Results

Test Includes

Detection of Bacteria, Viruses and Yeast.

Contact Lab for detailed listing of analyte targets tested.

Methodology

Qualitative multiplex nucleic acid-based PCR assay

Testing Frequency

Daily as received

LCA

 

Reviewed By

Amanda Blackwell

Reviewed Date

02/02/23

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