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Test Code CSFPANPCR Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) Panel by PCR

Cerner Test Code

CSF PAN

Acceptable Collection Tube(s) or Specimen

Uncentrifuged specimen in a sterile container.

Specimen Draw Volume

0.5 mL

Processing Instructions

Place 0.5 mL of CSF in a sterile screw-cap container.

Stability

Stability: Room Temperature for up to 24 hours, Refrigerator temperature (2-8 °C) for up to 7 days

Performed Test Frequency

Everyday

CPT(s)

87483

Methodology

PCR

Performing Location

MercyOne Des Moines Laboratory, Microbiology

Rejection Criteria

Rejection Criteria: CSF supernatant; specimen other than CSF, Frozen specimen.

Panel Includes

E coli K1 PCR CSF

Haemophilus influenzae PCR CSF

Listeria monocytogenes PCR CSF

Neisseria meningitidis PCR CSF

Strep agalacitiae PCR CSF

Strep pneumo PCR CSF

CMV PCR CSF

Enterovirus PCR CSF

HSV 1 PCR CSF

HSV 2 PCR CSF

Human herpesvirus 6 PCR CSF

Human parechovirus PCR CSF

VZV PCR CSF

Cryptococcus neofor/gattii PCR CSF