Measure Pos BC Sml Molecule Sensor Array Tech New Tech 10

This code represents the laboratory measurement of an infection through the identification of a positive blood culture using a small molecule sensor array technology. This advanced diagnostic method detects specific small molecules released by pathogens in the bloodstream, indicating the presence of an active infection. It falls under a new technology group, signifying its innovative nature in infectious disease diagnostics.

This code is used when a patient undergoes a blood culture test utilizing small molecule sensor array technology to detect infection. This is typically performed in cases of suspected sepsis, bacteremia, or other systemic infections where rapid and precise pathogen identification is crucial for guiding treatment. It applies when the blood culture result is positive using this specific technology.

• Ensure documentation explicitly states the use of "small molecule sensor array technology" for blood culture analysis.
• Confirm the blood culture result was positive to warrant the use of this measurement code.
• This code is for the measurement of infection using this technology, not for the collection of the blood specimen itself.