Meningitis/Encephalitis Panel

Test Code

MEEP

Specimen Name

Meningitis/Encephalitis Panel

CPT Codes

  • 87483

Collect

Sterile Container-CSF

Stability

Refrigerated 7 days

Volume

1 mL

Minimum Volume

0.4 mL

Performed

Performed Sunday through Saturday - Reported 1-2 days

Components

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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  • Serum 
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