88262-1
LaboratoryGram positive blood culture panel by Probe in Positive blood culture
Definition
Identification of gram-positive (GP) bacterial targets and three genetic markers of antibiotic resistance directly from positive blood cultures by oligonucleotide probe detection of sequence of interest. Direct detection (non-PCR) based methods do not involve DNA amplification and therefore avoid amplications of contaminants. This panel 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 blood culture panel
Property
-
Time Aspect
Pt
System
Bld.pos growth
Scale Type
-
Method Type
Probe
Details
Class
PANEL.MICRO
Order/Observation
Order
Short Name
GP Bld Culture Pnl Bld Pos Probe
Display Name
Gram positive blood culture panel Probe (Pos bld culture)
Related Names
Frequently Asked Questions
What is LOINC code 88262-1?
LOINC code 88262-1 identifies "Gram positive blood culture panel by Probe in Positive blood culture". Identification of gram-positive (GP) bacterial targets and three genetic markers of antibiotic resistance directly from positive blood cultures by oligonucleotide probe detection of sequence of interest. Direct detection (non-PCR) based methods do not involve DNA amplification and therefore avoid amplications of contaminants. This panel 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 88262-1 measure?
This code measures Gram positive blood culture panel in Bld.pos growth. It belongs to the PANEL.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.