Test ID NBLD0536 Meningitis/Encephalitis Panel, NAD
AKA
Meningitis, Encephalitis, Escherichia coli K1, Haemophilus influenzae, Listeria monocytogenes, Neisseria meningitidis, Streptococcus agalactiae (Group B), Streptococcus pneumoniae, Cytomegalovirus, Enterovirus, Herpes Simplex (HSV) Type 1, Herpes Simplex (HSV) Type 2, Human herpesvirus 6, Human parechovirus, Varicella zoster virus, Cryptococcus neoformans/gattii
Specimen Type/Requirements
Sterile Container - CSF
Keep specimen in original container.
Specimen Volume
Preferred Volume | 1.0 mL |
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Stability/Transport
Room Temperature | 1 day | |
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Refrigerated | 7 days | Preferred for transport |
Frozen | Not Acceptable |
Performed Test Frequency
Monday through Sunday
Methodology
Biofire Filmarray
Performing Lab
Sanford Laboratories Bismarck
CPT
87483