Acinetobacter Species rpsA Gene DNA, Whole Blood — Qualitative Probe Test (Deprecated)
A probe-based blood test that detects Acinetobacter species DNA to help evaluate suspected bloodstream infection. This test is deprecated.
["A positive result indicates that Acinetobacter bacterial DNA was detected in the blood and may support a bloodstream infection diagnosis."]
Key facts at a glance
- LOINC
- 75674-2
- Short code
- Deprecated Acinetobacter sp rpsA Bld Pos Ql Prb Mag
- Synonyms
- Deprecated Acinetobacter sp rpsA Bld Pos Ql Prb Mag
- Category
- tumor-marker
- Sample
- whole-blood
- Container
- Lavender-top (EDTA)
- Units
- N/A
- Ref low
- 0
- Ref high
- 4
- Fasting
- false
- Population
- adult
- Sex
- all
- Age range
- 18–65 years
- Method
- probe-mag-capture
- CPT
- 84153
- SNOMED
- 39392002
- Specimen volume
- 3 mL
- Stability
- Room temperature: 4h, Refrigerated: 24h
- Hemolysis max
- 0
- Lipemia max
- 0
- Icterus max
- 0
- TAT
- 4–24 hours
- Order
- routine
What is this test?
This qualitative molecular test looks for DNA from Acinetobacter species in whole blood, targeting the rpsA gene region. A probe-based laboratory method is used to determine whether the bacterial DNA is present; it does not measure the amount of bacteria.
Why might I need this test?
This test may be used when a bloodstream infection or sepsis is suspected, particularly after a hospital stay or in people with weakened immune systems. It can help identify Acinetobacter as a possible cause of infection.
How is the test performed?
A blood sample is collected and tested in the laboratory using a probe-based molecular method. Blood cultures and antimicrobial susceptibility testing may also be needed to confirm the infection and determine which antibiotics are effective.
How do I prepare for the test?
No special preparation is usually required beyond following the collection instructions provided by your healthcare professional. Tell the laboratory if you have recently taken antibiotics because this may affect the result. Because this test is deprecated, the laboratory may use a different current test instead.
Reference range
Normal: <4.0 ng/mLN/A
No special preparation required. For PSA, avoid sexual activity for 24-48 hours before the test.
Clinical interpretation
How abnormal results are interpreted and what conditions they suggest.
◆Associated findings1
Short name
Acinetobacter DNA Blood Test
Frequently asked questions
What does a positive result mean?
Does a negative result rule out an infection?
Is this test still routinely available?
Sources
- 1
- 2Lab Tests OnlineSource
- 3
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