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Test ID BLACT Beta-Lactamase

Infectious


Shipping Instructions


For shipping information see Infectious Specimen Shipping Guidelines.



Necessary Information


Specimen source and organism identification are required.



Specimen Required


Specimen Type: Pure culture of actively growing Enterococcus species, Haemophilus influenzae, Moraxella catarrhalis, Neisseria gonorrhoeae, or Staphylococcus species

Container/Tube: Slant

Specimen Volume: Entire specimen

Collection Instructions: Send specimen in an approved mailing container and label as an etiologic agent/infectious substance.


Useful For

Predicting the resistance of beta-lactamase producing isolates to hydrolysis-susceptible beta-lactam antimicrobials

Method Name

Nitrocefin

Reporting Name

Beta Lactamase

Specimen Type

Varies

Specimen Minimum Volume

See Specimen Required

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type Temperature Time
Varies Ambient (preferred)
  Refrigerated 

Reference Values

Negative (reported as positive or negative)

Day(s) Performed

Monday through Sunday

Report Available

1 to 3 days

Performing Laboratory

Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester

Test Classification

This test has been cleared, approved, or is exempt by the US Food and Drug Administration and is used per manufacturer's instructions. Performance characteristics were verified by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements.

CPT Code Information

87185

LOINC Code Information

Test ID Test Order Name Order LOINC Value
BLACT Beta Lactamase 6985-6

 

Result ID Test Result Name Result LOINC Value
BLACT Beta Lactamase 6985-6