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LABORATORY TEST DIRECTORY

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.
Aliases:
  • Film Array Panel