Blandm4isltspmql
Key facts at a glance
- LOINC
- 105021-0
- Short code
- NDM4PCR
- Synonyms
- blaNDM-4 Islt/Spm Ql
- Category
- chemistry
- Sample
- serum
- Container
- Sterile, leak-proof container for bacterial isolate or clinical specimen; transport medium swab (e.g., Amies or Stuart's medium) for clinical specimens; sealed biohazard transport bag with absorbent material
- Units
- N/A
- Fasting
- false
- Population
- adult
- Sex
- all
- Age range
- 0–120 years
- Method
- molgen
- CPT
- 87798 (Amplified probe technique, organism detection, each organism); 87150 (Culture, typing, identification by nucleic acid sequencing) may apply for confirmation
- SNOMED
- 122450008 | Bacterial resistance gene detected (finding)
- Specimen volume
- Pure bacterial isolate on solid media (e.g., blood agar plate) preferred; alternatively, 1-2 mL of clinical specimen (blood, body fluid) in sterile container; or swab in transport medium
- Stability
- Bacterial isolate on agar plate: stable at 2-8°C for up to 7 days. Clinical specimens: refrigerate at 2-8°C and process within 24-48 hours. For delayed testing, freeze at -70°C or below. Room temperature transport should not exceed 2 hours.
- Hemolysis max
- 500
- Lipemia max
- 1000
- Icterus max
- 500
- TAT
- 24–72 hours
- Order
- routine
Reference range
Negative for blaNDM-4 gene (Not Detected). Result reported as Detected or Not Detected.N/A
No special patient preparation required. Sample should be collected prior to administration of antibiotics when clinically feasible. Follow standard infection control precautions during collection.
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Medically reviewed by WellAlly Editorial Team Last reviewed August 16, 2026. · Read our editorial policy