88261-3
LaboratoryGram positive bacteria identified [Interpretation] by Probe in Positive blood culture
Definition
Gram-positive (GP) bacteria identified positive blood cultures. This term was created for, but not limited in use to, Nanosphere's Verigene Gram-Positive Blood Culture test (BC-GP), which uses microarray analysis with probe to identify gram-positive bacteria, including Staphylococcus spp., S. aureus, S. epidermidis, S. lugdudensis, Streptococcus spp., S. pyogenes, S. agalactiae, S. anginosus group, S. pneumoniae, E. faecalis, E. faecium, and Listeria spp. as well as the mecA, vanA, and vanB genes.
LOINC 6-Axis Classification
Component
Gram positive 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
GP bact Bld Pos Probe-Imp
Display Name
Gram positive bacteria identified Probe (Pos bld culture) [Interp]
Related Names
Frequently Asked Questions
What is LOINC code 88261-3?
LOINC code 88261-3 identifies "Gram positive bacteria identified [Interpretation] by Probe in Positive blood culture". Gram-positive (GP) bacteria identified positive blood cultures. This term was created for, but not limited in use to, Nanosphere's Verigene Gram-Positive Blood Culture test (BC-GP), which uses microarray analysis with probe to identify gram-positive bacteria, including Staphylococcus spp., S. aureus, S. epidermidis, S. lugdudensis, Streptococcus spp., S. pyogenes, S. agalactiae, S. anginosus group, S. pneumoniae, E. faecalis, E. faecium, and Listeria spp. as well as the mecA, vanA, and vanB genes.
What does 88261-3 measure?
This code measures Gram positive 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.