ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory

Viral Meningoencephalitis Panel by PCR, Cerebrospinal Fluid : 2007062

Mnemonic: PCR PAN2

Methodology: Qualitative Polymerase Chain Reaction
Performed: Sun-Sat
Reported: 1-2 days
Specimen Required: Collect: CSF

Specimen Preparation: Transport 1 mL CSF in a sterile container. (Min: 0.5 mL)

Storage/Transport Temperature: Frozen

Stability (collection to initiation of testing): Ambient: 8 hours; Refrigerated: 72 hours; Frozen: 3 months
Reference Interval:
 
Available Separately Components Reference Interval
0060040 Cytomegalovirus by PCR Refer to report
0050246 Epstein-Barr Virus by PCR Refer to report
0060041 Herpes Simplex Virus by PCR Refer to report
0060042 Varicella-Zoster Virus by PCR Refer to report

Interpretive Data: Refer to individual components.
CPT Code(s): 87496; 87798 x2; 87529