Ordering Guidance

It is not usually recommended that the following tests be concomitantly ordered if this test is ordered:

-CMVPV / Cytomegalovirus (CMV), Molecular Detection, PCR, Varies

-LENT / Enterovirus, Molecular Detection, PCR, Varies

-HSVC / Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV), Molecular Detection, PCR, Spinal Fluid

-HHV6V / Human Herpesvirus-6, Molecular Detection, PCR, Spinal Fluid

-VZVPV / Varicella-Zoster Virus, Molecular Detection, PCR, Varies

For recommended testing to be ordered with this test, see Additional Testing Requirements.

Additional Testing Requirements

1. In some cases, there may be local public health requirements that impact Mayo Clinic Laboratories’ (MCL) clients and require additional testing on specimens with positive results from this panel. Clients should familiarize themselves with local requirements. MCL recommends that clients retain an aliquot of each specimen submitted for this test to perform additional testing, as needed.

2. It is recommended that the following testing be ordered with this test:

-CCCF / Cell Count and Differential, Spinal Fluid

-TPSF / Protein, Total, Spinal Fluid

-GLSF / Glucose, Spinal Fluid

-GEN / Bacterial Culture, Aerobic, Varies

-GRAM / Gram Stain, Varies

3. If clinically indicated, the following testing should also be ordered with this test:

-FS / Fungal Smear, Varies

-FGEN / Fungal Culture, Routine

-LFACX / Cryptococcus Antigen with Reflex, Spinal Fluid

Shipping Instructions

Specimen must arrive at refrigerated temperature within 7 days of collection.

Necessary Information

Specimen source is required.

Specimen Required

Specimen Type: Spinal fluid

Container/Tube: Sterile vial

Specimen Volume: 1 mL

Collection Instructions: Frozen specimens are not acceptable.