82180-1

LOINC code 82180-1 identifies "Meningitis+Encephalitis pathogens panel - Cerebral spinal fluid by NAA with non-probe detection". This panel contains terms used to report the detection of various pathogens in cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) that are known to cause meningitis and/or encephalitis. The targeted pathogens and detection rate may vary across test kits and for a single test kit over time. This panel was originally created for, but is not limited in use to, BioFire's FilmArray Meningitis/Encephalitis Panel, which is intended for the detection and identification of the following bacteria, viruses, and yeasts: Escherichia coli K1, Haemophilus influenzae, Listeria monocytogenes, Neisseria meningitidis, 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.

This code measures Meningitis+Encephalitis pathogens panel in CSF. It belongs to the PANEL.MICRO class in the LOINC classification.

LOINC (Logical Observation Identifiers Names and Codes) is a universal standard for identifying laboratory and clinical observations. It is maintained by the Regenstrief Institute and used worldwide for health data exchange.