LOINC Code 100870-5: Cryptosporidium 18S rRNA genotype Molgen (Specimen)

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 Cryptosporidium 18S rRNA. It is commonly used with the system or sample type XXX.

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
• Method: Molgen

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

• Cryptosporidium 18S rRNA [Genotype] in Specimen by Molecular genetics method
• Cryptosporidium 18S rRNA
• Crypt; Crypto; Cryptosp 18S; Cryptosp 18S rRNA; Cryptosporidiosis; Microbiology; Misc; Miscellaneous; Molecular genetics; Nominal; Other; PCR; Point in time; Random; ribosomal RNA; Spec; To be specified in another part of the message; Unspecified

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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