73961-5
LaboratoryEscherichia coli and Klebsiella pneumoniae and Pseudomonas aeruginosa rRNA [Identifier] by FISH in Positive blood culture
Definition
Escherichia coli and/or Klebsiella pneumoniae and/or Pseudomonas aeruginosa commonly isolated from human blood cultures can be detected by qualitative, multicolor nucleic acid hybridization assays. Testing is performed to help clinicians determine appropriate antimicrobial therapy for patients with Gram-negative bacteremia. This code is based on, but not limited in use to, a submission for AdvanDx's GNR Traffic Light PNA FISH assay. The test is done on blood cultures that have positive growth of an organism, not directly from a blood sample.
LOINC 6-Axis Classification
Component
Escherichia coli & Klebsiella pneumoniae & Pseudomonas aeruginosa rRNA
Property
Prid
Time Aspect
Pt
System
Bld.pos growth
Scale Type
Nom
Method Type
FISH
Details
Class
MICRO
Order/Observation
Both
Short Name
Ecoli+Kpneu+Paeru rRNA Bld Pos FISH
Display Name
E. coli and K. pneumoniae and P. aeruginosa rRNA FISH Nom (Pos bld culture)
Related Names
Frequently Asked Questions
What is LOINC code 73961-5?
LOINC code 73961-5 identifies "Escherichia coli and Klebsiella pneumoniae and Pseudomonas aeruginosa rRNA [Identifier] by FISH in Positive blood culture". Escherichia coli and/or Klebsiella pneumoniae and/or Pseudomonas aeruginosa commonly isolated from human blood cultures can be detected by qualitative, multicolor nucleic acid hybridization assays. Testing is performed to help clinicians determine appropriate antimicrobial therapy for patients with Gram-negative bacteremia. This code is based on, but not limited in use to, a submission for AdvanDx's GNR Traffic Light PNA FISH assay. The test is done on blood cultures that have positive growth of an organism, not directly from a blood sample.
What does 73961-5 measure?
This code measures Escherichia coli & Klebsiella pneumoniae & Pseudomonas aeruginosa rRNA in Bld.pos growth. It belongs to the MICRO class in the LOINC classification.
What is LOINC?
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.