MEPBP - "Meningitis/Encephalitis Panel by PCR"

New Test

Effective Date

01/24/2023

Included in Report

WML Test Directory Update | January 2023

Updated Test

MENINGITIS/ENCEPHALITIS PANEL by PCR

Notes

ARUP # 3600263

Replacing MISC

Test Details

Mnemonic

MEPBP

Ordering Code

3600263

CPT-4 Codes(s)

87483

Turnaround Time

2 - 4 days

Performed

Sunday - Saturday

Legacy Code

MEPBP

Example Report

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Specimen Information

Collect

Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF)

Specimen Preparation

Send 0.5 mL CSF in a screw capped plastic vial. Do not centrifuge.

Minimum Volume

0.25 mL

Transport Temperature

Refrigerated

Stability

Room temperature: 24 hours
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: Unacceptable

Methodology

Qualitative Polymerase Chain Reaction

Reference Range

Not Detected

Performing Laboratory

ARUP

New York DOH Approval Status

Yes

Test Name	Ordering Code	Result Code	Component Name	LOINC Code	AOE Prompt
Meningitis/Encephalitis Panel by PCR	3600263
		3600266	Escherichia coli K1 by PCR	82182-7	No
		3600268	Haemophilus influenzae by PCR	82183-5	No
		3600272	Listeria monocytogenes by PCR	82184-3	No
		3600273	Neisseria meningitidis by PCR	82185-0	No
		3600275	Streptococcus agalactiae by PCR	82186-8	No
		3600277	Streptococcus pneumoniae by PCR	82187-6	No
		3600264	Cytomegalovirus by PCR	82189-2	No
		3600267	Enterovirus by PCR	82194-2	No
		3600270	Herpes simplex virus 1 by PCR	82190-0	No
		3600271	Herpes simplex virus 2 by PCR	82191-8	No
		3600269	Human herpesvirus 6 by PCR	82192-6	No
		3600274	Human parechovirus by PCR	82193-4	No
		3600276	Varicella zoster virus by PCR	82188-4	No
		3600265	Cryptococcus neoformans/gattii by PCR	82181-9	No

The CPT codes provided are for general informational purposes only and are based on an interpretation of AMA guidance. It is the sole responsibility of the billing party to determine CPT codes. Any questions regarding coding should be directed to the paying party.

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MEPBP – “Meningitis/Encephalitis Panel by PCR”