- MEEP
Meningitis/Encephalitis Panel
Specimen:
Test Code
MEEP
Specimen Name
Meningitis/Encephalitis Panel
Collect
Sterile Container-CSF
Submit
1 mL
Special Handling
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Rejection Criteria
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Stability
Refrigerated 7 days
Methodology
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Performed
Performed Sunday through Saturday - Reported 1-2 days
Reported
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CPT Codes
- 87483
Components
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Additional Information
If bacteria or yeast are Detected with this panel a CSF culture with smear, will automatically be performed. Due to the sensitivity of the panel, it is possible the organism may not be isolated.
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Common Lab Definitions
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