Meningitis/Encephalitis Panel (RPS)

Test Code

MEEP

Specimen Name

Meningitis/Encephalitis Panel (RPS)

CPT Codes

  • 87483

Collect

CSF-LCH (1)

Stability

Refrigerate

Volume

Minimum Volume

0.4 mL

Performed

Performed daily, STAT available / Reported same shift as received.

Additional Information

CSF by Lumbar puncture, stable at room temp <24 hrs; refrigerated up to 7 days

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