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LP14410-2   Streptococcus pneumoniae
Streptococcus pneumoniae are gram-positive cocci that are nonmotile and nonsporulating and usually require complex culture media. Older streptococcal cultures, beyond the most active growth period (the logarithmic phase), sometimes lose their gram-positive staining characteristics. S. pneumoniae are part of the normal respiratory tract flora. Disease usually results due to the acquisition of a new strain following a change in the normal flora, often due to a preceding virus. S. pneumonaie causes otitis media, sinusitis and pneumonia in the middle ear, sinuses or lungs, respectively. Meningitis can occur by bloodstream invasion from the lungs or by extension of otitis media or sinusitis to the meninges. Bacteremia can result in osteomyelitis (infection of bones) or arthritis (of joints). Most bacterial pneumonia occurring after the neonatal period is caused by S. pneumoniae. Pneumococcal pneumonia is seen most commonly in elderly or immunosuppressed individuals. In the United States, it is most prevalent in winter. Diagnosis is usually based on a sputum Gram stain and culture although blood or cerebrospinal fluid may be cultured. While penicillin has been the standard treatment, some strains have proven resistant to penicillin and multiple antibiotics. A vaccine exists. [NCBI Books:NBK7611] Source: Regenstrief LOINC

LOINC Names Get Info

Fully-Specified Name
Streptococcus pneumoniae DNA:PrThr:Pt:{Specimen}:Ord:{Molgen}
Long Common Name
Streptococcus pneumoniae DNA [Presence] in Specimen by Molgen
Short Name
S pneum DNA Spec Ql
Display Name
S. pneumoniae DNA Molgen Ql (Specimen)
Consumer Name Alpha Get Info
Streptococcus pneumoniae, Specimen

Part Model Get Info

  • Component
    Streptococcus pneumoniae DNA
    LP64750-0
    • Analyte
      Streptococcus pneumoniae DNA
      LP64750-0
      • Component Numerator
        Streptococcus pneumoniae DNA
        LP64750-0
        • Component Numerator Core
          Streptococcus pneumoniae
          LP14410-2
        • Component Numerator Core Suffix
          DNA
          LP32416-7
      • Component Denominator
        NULL
         
        • Component Denominator Core
          NULL
           
        • Component Denominator Core Suffix
          NULL
           
    • Challenge
      NULL
       
    • Adjustment
      NULL
       
    • Count
      NULL
       
  • Property
    PrThr
    LP217195-9
  • Time
    Pt
    LP6960-1
  • System
    {Specimen}
    LP451871-0
  • Scale
    Ord
    LP7751-3
  • Method
    {Molgen}
    LP452305-8

Basic Attributes

Class
MICRO
Type
Laboratory
First Released
Version 2.83
Last Updated
Version 2.83 (ADD)
Order vs. Observation
Both

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