Blagimisltspmql
Key facts at a glance
- LOINC
- 85833-2
- Short code
- CRB-GIM
- Synonyms
- blaGIM Islt/Spm Ql
- Category
- chemistry
- Sample
- serum
- Container
- Sterile, leak-proof container; PCR-grade microcentrifuge tubes or bacterial transport medium depending on specimen source
- Units
- N/A
- Fasting
- false
- Population
- adult
- Sex
- all
- Age range
- ≥ 0 years
- Method
- molgen
- CPT
- 87798 (unlisted infectious agent detection by nucleic acid) or 87500-87999 range depending on specific panel
- SNOMED
- 417172005
- Specimen volume
- 1-2 mL of serum or 1-3 colonies of bacterial isolate on appropriate culture media; minimum 500 µL for serum specimens
- Stability
- Serum: Room temperature 2 hours, Refrigerated (2-8°C) up to 7 days, Frozen (-20°C or below) up to 30 days. Bacterial isolates: Room temperature in transport medium up to 24 hours, Refrigerated up to 7 days
- Hemolysis max
- 500
- Lipemia max
- 1000
- Icterus max
- 500
- TAT
- 4–24 hours
- Order
- routine
Reference range
Negative for blaGIM gene (carbapenem resistance gene not detected). Positive indicates presence of the blaGIM carbapenemase gene conferring resistance to carbapenem antibiotics.N/A
No special patient preparation required. Specimen should be collected prior to initiation of antimicrobial therapy when possible. Ensure proper aseptic technique during collection to prevent contamination.
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Medically reviewed by WellAlly Editorial Team Last reviewed August 16, 2026. · Read our editorial policy