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Meningitis/Encephalitis Panel
BFMENP
Order Code
BFMENP
Specimen Requirements
CSF should be collected via lumbar puncture and should not be centrifuged, diluted or otherwise processed prior to testing.
If storage is required, specimens can be held:
Room Temp: 24 hrs.
Refrigerated: 7 days
Sterile Container required for pour-offs
Methodology
Biofire
Test Classification and CPT Codes
87483