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Viral Meningitis Panel by PCR, Cerebrospinal Fluid : 2007063

Mnemonic: PCR PAN1

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

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

Storage/Transport Temperature: Frozen

Stability (collection to initiation of testing): Ambient: 8 hours; Refrigerated: 48 hours; Frozen: 3 months
Reference Interval:
Available Separately Components Reference Interval
0050249 Enterovirus PCR Refer to report
2005731 Parechovirus PCR Refer to report
0060041 Herpes Simplex Virus by PCR Refer to report

Interpretive Data: Refer to individual components

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CPT Code(s): 87498; 87529; 87798