Test Details
Methodology
Standard culture
Result Turnaround Time
4 - 8 days
Turnaround time is defined as the usual number of days from the date of pickup of a specimen for testing to when the result is released to the ordering provider. In some cases, additional time should be allowed for additional confirmatory or additional reflex tests. Testing schedules may vary.
Use
Confirm that adequate sterilization conditions have been attained
Special Instructions
Manufacturer's instructions should be followed carefully.
Custom Additional Information
Biological indicator use must be tailored to needs so that regulatory and QC objectives are met.
Specimen Requirements
Specimen
One Attest ampoule or one test spore strip, one positive control spore strip, and one negative control spore strip
Storage Instructions
Refrigerate specimen at 2°C to 8°C.
Causes for Rejection
Inappropriate specimen transport conditions (eg, frozen); improper labeling
LOINC® Map
| Order Code | Order Code Name | Order Loinc | Result Code | Result Code Name | UofM | Result LOINC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 181560 | Biological Indicators, Sterile | 14325-5 | 181560 | Biological Indicators, Sterile | 14325-5 | |
| Order Code | 181560 | |||||
| Order Code Name | Biological Indicators, Sterile | |||||
| Order Loinc | 14325-5 | |||||
| Result Code | 181560 | |||||
| Result Code Name | Biological Indicators, Sterile | |||||
| UofM | ||||||
| Result LOINC | 14325-5 |
| Order Code | Order Name | Result Code | Result Name | UofM | Result LOINC | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reflex 1 | 080284 | Result | 080285 | Result 1 | N/A | |
| Reflex 1 | ||||||
| Order Code | 080284 | |||||
| Order Name | Result | |||||
| Result Code | 080285 | |||||
| Result Name | Result 1 | |||||
| UofM | ||||||
| Result LOINC | N/A | |||||
| Order Code | Order Name | Result Code | Result Name | UofM | Result LOINC | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reflex 1 | 080284 | Result | 080286 | Result 2 | N/A | |
| Reflex 1 | ||||||
| Order Code | 080284 | |||||
| Order Name | Result | |||||
| Result Code | 080286 | |||||
| Result Name | Result 2 | |||||
| UofM | ||||||
| Result LOINC | N/A | |||||
| Order Code | Order Name | Result Code | Result Name | UofM | Result LOINC | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reflex 1 | 080284 | Result | 080287 | Result 3 | N/A | |
| Reflex 1 | ||||||
| Order Code | 080284 | |||||
| Order Name | Result | |||||
| Result Code | 080287 | |||||
| Result Name | Result 3 | |||||
| UofM | ||||||
| Result LOINC | N/A | |||||
| Order Code | Order Name | Result Code | Result Name | UofM | Result LOINC | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reflex 1 | 080284 | Result | 080288 | Result 4 | N/A | |
| Reflex 1 | ||||||
| Order Code | 080284 | |||||
| Order Name | Result | |||||
| Result Code | 080288 | |||||
| Result Name | Result 4 | |||||
| UofM | ||||||
| Result LOINC | N/A | |||||
| Order Code | Order Name | Result Code | Result Name | UofM | Result LOINC | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reflex 1 | 080284 | Result | 080289 | Antimicrobial Susceptibility | N/A | |
| Reflex 1 | ||||||
| Order Code | 080284 | |||||
| Order Name | Result | |||||
| Result Code | 080289 | |||||
| Result Name | Antimicrobial Susceptibility | |||||
| UofM | ||||||
| Result LOINC | N/A | |||||