LOINC Code 105071-5: E. coli shiga-like toxin 1 and 2 Nom (Stl)

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 Escherichia coli shiga-like toxin 1 & 2. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Stool.

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

• Escherichia coli shiga-like toxin 1 and 2 [Identifier] in Stool
• Escherichia coli shiga-like toxin 1 & 2
• Bowel movement; E coli; E coli shiga-like toxin 1+2; E coli SLTEC; E coli SXT; E coli SXT1; E coli SXT1+2; EHEC; Enterohemorrhagic E coli; Faecal; Faeces; Fecal; Feces; i; Identity or presence; II; Microbiology; Nominal; o002; Point in time; Random; SLTEC; Stl; Stool = Fecal

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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