Test Code LAB7292 Viral Encephalitis Panel NYSDOH

Test Performed By

NYS Department of Health

CSF Vial

SST

CSF specimens must meet all of the following NYSDOH criteria in order to be submitted for testing:

Temperature >100.4° F

Abnormal CSF

Altered mental status

Patient is hospitalized

If the patient does not meet these criteria, please refer to commercial reference laboratories that can provide PCR testing.

If sending serum, please indicate whether it is acute or convalescent. Convalescent serum is collected 3 weeks or more after an acute infection.

$0.00

Please send to CMC Lab immediately.

Freeze aliquot in micro deep freezer as soon as possible after collection.

1 mL