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: Unacceptable
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 in the morning Monday-Friday or call in a RUSH pickup including afterhours and on weekends. Best time to submit samples to UCSD is between 0700-Midnight. Monitor for results to call to clinician in a timely manner.
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.
CPT Codes
87483
Revised
1/4/24
Initials
SA