Meningitis/Encephalitis Panel by PCR
CPT Code(s): | 87496; 87498; 87529 x2; 87532; 87653; 87798 x8 |
Specimen Required: | Patient Preparation:N/A Collect:CSF Specimen Preparation:Transfer 0.5 mL CSF to a sterile RDL Standard Transport Tube (RDL supply #43115) available online through eSupply using RDL Connect or contact RDL Client Services at (888) 431-7474. (Min: 0.25 mL) Do not centrifuge. Storage/Transport Temperature:Refrigerated Stability:Ambient: 24 hours; Refrigerated: 1 week; Frozen: Unacceptable |
New York DOH Approval Status: | This test is New York DOH approved. |
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