Lab Test Dictionary

CSF Meningitis/Encephalitis (ME) Nucleic Acid Detection Test (CSFME)

Methodology

Multiplexed Nucleic Acid Test

Synonyms

Biofire; ME Panel; E coli K1 PCR; Haemophilus influenza PCR; Listeria PCR; Neisseria meningitides PCR; Streptococcus PCR; CMV PCR; Enterovirus PCR; Herpesvirus PCR; HSV PCR; Parechovirus PCR; VZV PCR; Cryptococcus PCR; CSF Meningitis/Encephalitis PCR Pathogen Panel

Specimen Type

CSF

Performing Lab

UCSD Microbiology

Epic ID

LAB09058

Lab Test Days

Daily

Standard TAT

4 Hours

Collection Information

Specimen Required

0.3-1 mL CSF

Container Type

Sterile Container

Processing Information - Lab Use Only

Transport Temperature

Refrigerate-OK/Frozen-OK

Specimen Stability

Room Temp=24 Hours; Refrigerated=7 Days; Frozen=Unaccetpable

Rejection Criteria

Grossly contaminated with blood

Test Volume Required

1 mL CSF

Minimum Test Volume

0.3 mL CSF

Processing Instructions

Do not centrifuge. Complete UCSD Microbiology/Virology requisition and submit with specimen refrigerated. If ordered STAT, indicate STAT on the requisition form. Ok to thaw specimen. Do not send frozen. Send with scheduled TForce courier at 10:30 AM Monday-Friday or call in a RUSH pick up including after hours and on weekends.

Included Tests

E coli K1, Haemophilus Influenzae, Listeria Monocytogenes, Neisseria Meningitidis, Streptococcus Agalactiae, Streptococcus Pneumoniae, Cytomegalovirus (CMV), Enterovirus (EV), HSV1, HSV2, Human Herpesvirus 6, Human Parechovirus, Varicella Zoster Virus (VZV) and Cryptococcus Neoformans/Gattii PCR.