Methodology
Qualitative Polymerase Chain Reaction
Synonyms
Film Array Panel; Biofire; ME
Specimen Type
CSF
Performing Lab
ARUP
Epic ID
Other Reference Test
Lab Test Days
Daily
Standard TAT
1-2 Days
Collection Information
Specimen Required
0.25-0.5 mL CSF
Container Type
Sterile Container
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Refrigerate-Only
Specimen Stability
Room Temp=24 Hours;Refrigerated=1 Week (Preferred); Frozen=Unacceptable
Test Volume Required
0.5 mL CSF
Minimum Test Volume
0.25 mL CSF
Processing Instructions
Complete an ARUP requisition and submit with specimen refrigerated. Call Apollo Courier Service for pick-up Monday-Friday.
Included Tests
Cytomegalovirus, Cryptococcus neorformans/gatti, Escherichia colli K1, Enterovirus, Haemophilus influenzae, Human herpesvirus 6, Herpes simplex virus 1, Herpes simples virus 2, Listeria monocytogenes, Neisseria meningitids, Streptococcus agalactiae, Varicella zoster virus and Streptococcus pneumoniae by PCR.
CPT Codes
87483
Revised
03-05-21
Initials
SL