Blakpc3isltspmql
Key facts at a glance
- LOINC
- 105018-6
- Short code
- KPC3
- Synonyms
- blaKPC-3 Islt/Spm Ql
- Category
- chemistry
- Sample
- serum
- Container
- Sterile, leak-proof container or bacterial transport medium; appropriate molecular testing transport tube if specified by laboratory
- Units
- N/A
- Fasting
- false
- Population
- adult
- Sex
- all
- Age range
- 0–120 years
- Method
- molgen
- CPT
- 87150
- SNOMED
- 397329009
- Specimen volume
- 1-2 mL of serum or 1-5 g of tissue/fluid; follow laboratory-specific requirements
- Stability
- Refrigerated (2-8°C) for up to 24 hours; if delayed testing, store frozen at -70°C or below for up to 30 days. DNA extracts may be stored at -20°C for extended periods
- Hemolysis max
- 500
- Lipemia max
- 1000
- Icterus max
- 500
- TAT
- 4–72 hours
- Order
- routine
Reference range
Not detected (Negative for blaKPC-3 carbapenem resistance gene); Detected (Positive for blaKPC-3 carbapenem resistance gene)N/A
No special patient preparation required. Specimen should be collected prior to administration of antimicrobial agents when clinically feasible. For screening purposes, rectal, perianal, or stool specimens are preferred over serum. If serum is used, it should be collected during active bacteremia
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Medically reviewed by WellAlly Editorial Team Last reviewed August 16, 2026. · Read our editorial policy