Test Code MEP Meningitis/Encephalitis Panel by PCS, CSF

Important Note

This test detects the following organisms:

Bacteria: Escherichia coli K1, Haemophilus influenzae, LIsteria monocytogenes (encapsulated), Stretococcus agalactiae, Streptococcus pneumoniae,

Viruses: Cytomegalovirus, Enterovirus, Herpes simplex virus-1, Herpes simplex virus-2, Human herpesvirus-6, Human parechovirus, Varicella zoster

Yeast: Cryptococcus neoformans/gattii

Specimen must arrive within 48 hours of collection.

Aseptically collect a cerebrospinal fluid specimen. Forward promptly

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Film Array Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)

None detected

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