LOINC Code 101535-3: Fungal 18s rRNA gene sequence Nom (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 Fungal 18S rRNA gene. 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: Sequencing

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

• Fungal 18s rRNA gene [Nucleotide sequence] in Specimen by Sequencing
• Fungal 18S rRNA gene
• Include a variety of specimen types such as cultures, fixed skin biopsies, isolates, and others as determined by the diagnostician.
• high-throughput sequencing; HTS; Microbiology; Misc; Miscellaneous; Next generation sequencing; NGS; Nominal; Other; Point in time; Random; rDNA; ribosomal RNA; Spec; To be specified in another part of the message; Unspecified; 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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