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Patient Preparation
Follow physician instructions
Collection Method
Follow appropriate collection procedures
Minimum Volume
1.0 mL
Container
Sterile CSF Tube
Preferred Specimen
Sterile CSF Tube
Acceptable Specimens
Sterile CSF Tube
Critical Value
Not defined for this assay
Reasons for Rejection
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| Hemolysis Threshold | N/A |
| Icterus Threshold | N/A |
| Lipemia Threshold | N/A |
| Other | QNS, contaminated, improperly labled, improper specimen type, WBC ≤5, CSF collected from shunt |
Specimen Stability
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| Ambient | 1 day |
| Refrigerated (4°C to 8°C) | 7 days |
| Frozen(-40°C to 0°C) | N/A |
Performance Information
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| Days and Time Performed | Daily |
| Expected Turn Around Time | 4 hours |
| Stat Availabilty | No |
| Performing Bench | Microbiology |
| Methodology/Method Description | PCR |
Additional Information/Important Notes
Will only be performed on CSF specimens with a WBC >5
CPT Codes
87483
Panel Components
| Bacteria | Fungus | Viruses |
|---|---|---|
| Escherichia coli K1 | Cryptococcus neoformans/gattii | Cytomegalovirus (CMV) |
| Haemophilus influenzae | Enterovirus | |
| Listeria monocytogenes | Herpes simplex virus 1 (HSV-1) | |
| Neisseria meningitidis (encapsulated) | Herpes simplex virus 2 (HSV-2) | |
| Streptococcus agalactiae (Group B Strep) | Human herpesvirus 6 (HHV-6) | |
| Streptococcus pneumoniae | Parechovirus | |
| Varicella-zoster virus (VZV) |