88259-7
LaboratoryGram negative bacteria identified [Interpretation] by Probe in Positive blood culture
Definition
Gram-negative (GN) bacteria identified in positive blood cultures. This term was created for, but not limited in use to, Nanosphere's Verigene Gram-Negative Blood Culture test (BC-GN), which uses microarray analysis with probe to identify gram-negative bacteria, including Acinetobacter sp, Citrobacter sp, Enterobacter sp, Proteus sp, Escherichia coli, Klebsiella pneumoniae, Klebsiella oxytoca, and Pseudomonas aeruginosa, as well as the six antibiotic resistance gene markers: CTX-M, KPC, NDM, VIM, IMP, OXA.
LOINC 6-Axis Classification
Component
Gram negative bacteria identified
Property
Imp
Time Aspect
Pt
System
Bld.pos growth
Scale Type
Nom
Method Type
Probe
Details
Class
MICRO
Order/Observation
Observation
Short Name
GN bact Bld Pos Probe-Imp
Display Name
Gram negative bacteria identified Probe (Pos bld culture) [Interp]
Related Names
Frequently Asked Questions
What is LOINC code 88259-7?
LOINC code 88259-7 identifies "Gram negative bacteria identified [Interpretation] by Probe in Positive blood culture". Gram-negative (GN) bacteria identified in positive blood cultures. This term was created for, but not limited in use to, Nanosphere's Verigene Gram-Negative Blood Culture test (BC-GN), which uses microarray analysis with probe to identify gram-negative bacteria, including Acinetobacter sp, Citrobacter sp, Enterobacter sp, Proteus sp, Escherichia coli, Klebsiella pneumoniae, Klebsiella oxytoca, and Pseudomonas aeruginosa, as well as the six antibiotic resistance gene markers: CTX-M, KPC, NDM, VIM, IMP, OXA.
What does 88259-7 measure?
This code measures Gram negative bacteria identified 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.