Synonyms
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- CEREBROSPINAL
- CSF PCR PANEL
- CSFPCR
- ENCEPHALITIS
- LAB10702
- LP
- LUMBAR PUNCTURE
- ME PANEL
- MENINGITIS
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Cerner Name
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CSF PCR Panel
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Clinical Info
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Intended for the multiplex PCR detection of multiple bacterial, viral, and fungal pathogens from cerebrospinal fluid in patients suspected of
having encephalitis/meningitis. Targets include: Escherichia coli K1, Haemophilus influenzae, Listeria monocytogenes, Neisseria meningitidis
(encapsulated), Streptococcus agalactiae, Streptococcus pneumoniae, Cytomegalovirus, Enterovirus, Herpes simplex virus 1, Herpes simplex
virus 2, Human herpesvirus 6, Human parechovirus, Varicella zoster virus, and Cryptococcus neoformans/gattii.
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Specimen Sources
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Lumbar Puncture
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Specimen Types
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Body Fluid
Cerebrospinal Fluid
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Specimen Volume
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0.5 mL of spinal fluid (Maintain sterility and forward promptly.)
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Container
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Primary tube preferred. A screw-capped, sterile vial. .
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Collection Instructions
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Container/Tube: A screw-capped, sterile vial-Primary tube preferred.
Specimen: 0.5 mL of spinal fluid (Maintain sterility and forward promptly.)
Transport Temperature: Refrigerated If there is a delay in transport of >24 hours, send specimen frozen in plastic vial.
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Transport Instructions
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Refrigerated If there is a delay in transport of >24 hours, send specimen frozen in plastic vial.
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Specimen Stability
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Room Temperature: 24 hours
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen 2 Years
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Methodology
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Multiplex Amplified nucleic acid test that uses Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)
Pathogens include:
Escherichia coli; Haemophilus influenzae; Listeria monocytogenes; Neisseria meningitidis; Streptococcus agalactiae;
Streptococcus pneumoniae; CMV; Enterovirus; HSV-1; HSV-2; Human herpesvirus 6; Parechovirus; VZV and Cryptococcus.
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Days Performed
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Monday through Sunday
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Performing Laboratories
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Northwell Health Laboratories
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CPT
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87483
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PDM
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1663066
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Ordering Instructions
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Intended for the multiplex PCR detection of multiple bacterial, viral, and fungal pathogens from cerebrospinal fluid in patients suspected of having encephalitis/meningitis. Targets include: Escherichia coli K1, Haemophilus
influenzae, Listeria monocytogenes, Neisseria meningitidis (encapsulated), Streptococcus agalactiae, Streptococcus pneumoniae, Cytomegalovirus, Enterovirus, Herpes simplex virus 1, Herpes simplex virus 2, Human herpesvirus 6,
Human parechovirus, Varicella zoster virus, and Cryptococcus neoformans/gattii.
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Results
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| Component Name |
Base Name |
Common Name |
External Name |
| CSFPCR RESULT |
CSFPCRRSLT |
CSFPCR RSLT |
CSF PCR Panel |
| ESCHERICHIA COLI K1 |
ESCHERCOLIK1 |
ESCHERICHIA COLI K1 |
Escherichia coli K1 |
| HAEMOPHILUS INFLUENZAE |
HAEMINFL |
HAEMOPHILUS INFLUENZAE |
Haemophilus influenzae |
| LISTERIA MONOCYTOGENES |
LISTERIA |
LISTERIA MONOCYTOGENES |
Listeria monocytogenes |
| NEISSERIA MENINGITIDIS (ENCAPSULATED) |
NMENINGIT |
NEISSERIA MENINGITIDIS ENCAPSULATED |
Neisseria meningitidis (encapsulated) |
| STREPTOCOCCUS AGALACTIAE |
STREPAGAL |
STREPAGAL, AGALACTIAE |
Streptococcus agalactiae |
| STREPTOCOCCUS PNEUMONIAE |
STREPPNEUM |
STREPPNEUM, PNEUMONIAE |
Streptococcus pneumoniae |
| CYTOMEGALOVIRUS |
CMV |
CYTOMEGALOVIRUS |
Cytomegalovirus |
| ENTEROVIRUS |
ENTEROVIRUS |
ENTEROVIRUS |
Enterovirus |
| HERPES SIMPLEX VIRUS 1 |
HSV1 |
HSV 1 |
Herpes simplex virus 1 |
| HERPES SIMPLEX VIRUS 2 |
HSV2 |
HSV 2 |
Herpes simplex virus 2 |
| HUMAN HERPES VIRUS 6 |
HSV6 |
HUMAN HERPES VIRUS 6 |
Human herpesvirus 6 |
| HUMAN PARECHOVIRUS |
HPVPARECHO |
HUMAN PARECHOVIRUS |
Human parechovirus |
| VARICELLA ZOSTER VIRUS |
VZV |
VARICELLA ZOSTER VIRUS |
Varicella zoster virus |
| CRYPTOCOCCUS NEOFORMANS/GATTII |
CRYPTOCONEO |
CRYPTOCOCCUS NEOFORMANS GATTII |
Cryptococcus neoformans/gattii |
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Result Interpretation
Not Detected
Result should be interpreted in context of clinical presentation, imaging and other lab tests. Positive predictive value may be lower in patients with normal CSF chemistry and cell count.
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