LOINC Code 100764-0: Mycobacterium bovis reaction wheal 3 days post dose mammalian tuberculin intradermal Ql (Skin)

What is this code?

LOINC codes identify tests, measurements, observations, survey items, and clinical questions in a standardized way. It is associated with the component Mycobacterium bovis reaction wheal^3D post dose mammalian tuberculin ID. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Skin.

When is it used?

• Used in lab systems, EHRs, and clinical data exchange.
• May identify a test, observation, survey item, or clinical document request rather than a diagnosis.
• Status: ACTIVE
• Order vs observation: Both

What it does not mean

• The code identifies the observation or test, not the actual result.

Key facts

• Mycobacterium bovis reaction wheal [Diameter] Qualitative --3 days post dose mammalian tuberculin intradermal
• Mycobacterium bovis reaction wheal^3D post dose mammalian tuberculin ID
• Screening for Mycobacterium bovis consists of an intradermal dose of tuberculin normally read and reported qualitatively as reaction present or absent. If a response is noted, a comparative test to distinguish between M bovis and M avium is performed by a regulatory veterinarian.
• 3D p Mam Tuberc; Acid Fast; Acid Fast Bacilli; Acid fast bacillus; AFB; After; Bovine TB; Bovine tuberculosis; Dermatologic; Diameter; Epidermis; Identifier; Integument; Intradermal; M bovis; Myco; Mycobact; Ordinal; p dose; Point in time; PPD; PST; Purified protein derivative; QL; Qual; Qualitative; Random; React; Rx wheal; Rxn; Screen; Skin test; SKIN TESTS; Skn; TB; Tuberculosis; Tuberculosis antigen; Vet; Veterinary

Where you may see this code

You may see this code in lab systems, lab reports, EHR exports, interoperability feeds, or other structured clinical data exchanges.

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