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Intended Use
The FilmArray Meningitis/Encephalitis (ME) Panel is a qualitative multiplexed nucleic acid-based in vitro diagnostic test intended for use with FilmArray and FilmArray 2.0 systems. The FilmArray ME Panel is capable of simultaneous detection and identification of multiple bacterial, viral, and yeast nucleic acids directly from cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) specimens obtained via lumbar puncture from individuals with signs and/or symptoms of meningitis and/or encephalitis.
Methodology
Multiplex Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)
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Bacteria |
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Escherichia coli K1 |
Neisseria meningitidis |
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Haemophilus influenzae |
Streptococcus agalactiae |
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Listeria monocytogenes |
Streptococcus pneumoniae |
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Viruses |
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Cytomegalovirus (CMV) |
Enterovirus (EV) |
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Human herpesvirus 6 (HHV-6) |
Herpes simplex virus 1 (HSV-1) |
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Human parechovirus (HPeV) |
Herpes simplex virus 2 (HSV-2) |
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Varicella zoster virus (VZV) |
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Yeast |
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Cryptococcus neoformans/gatti |
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Performing Laboratory
RCH
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type: Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF)
CSF specimens should be collected via lumbar puncture, and should not be centrifuged.
ALL specimens must be set up for culture before meningitis panel is performed. If a culture has not been ordered, contact provider for an order.
Sample Container:
Sterile CSF collection tubes (Tube #3)
Minimum Sample Volume: 200 µL of CSF sample is required for testing.
Specimen Stability
Specimens should be processed and tested as soon as possible.
Ambient: up to 24 hours
Refrigerated: up to 7 days
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
Test Classification and CPT Coding
87798 x8, 87653, 87496, 87498, 87532, 87529 x2