Meningitis/Encephalitis Panel by PCR

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Test Details

Mnemonic

MEPBP

Ordering Code

3600263

CPT-4 Code(s)

87483

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
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Reference Range

Not Detected
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Performing Laboratory

ARUP
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New York DOH Approval Status

Yes
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Turnaround Time
2 - 4 days
Performed
Sunday - Saturday
Legacy Code MEPBP
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Interface Map for MEPBP

Test Name Ordering Code Result Code Component Name LOINC Code AOE Prompt Units
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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