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87154 Cul typ id bld pthgn 6+ trgt

Pathology & Lab

Also known as: blood pathogen ID, multiplex blood typing, six-target organism ID

Culture typing and identification of blood pathogens with detection of six or more target organism genes or characteristics using molecular or immunologic methods.

Clinical Context

Used in sepsis workup to identify common bloodstream pathogens including Staphylococcus aureus, Escherichia coli, Klebsiella, Candida species, and others. Allows faster targeted therapy.

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Specialties

pathologymicrobiologycritical care

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