LOINC Code 112321-5: Sexually transmitted blood borne infections panel IA (S)

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 Sexually transmitted blood borne infections panel. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Ser.

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: Order
• Panel type: Panel
• Method: IA

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

• Sexually transmitted blood borne infections panel - Serum by Immunoassay
• Sexually transmitted blood borne infections panel
• This term represents a panel of assays intended to detect evidence of selected sexually transmitted and blood-borne infections in a patient specimen, typically including (but not limited to) tests such as HIV-1/2 antibody/antigen, hepatitis C virus antibody, and syphilis (Treponema pallidum) antibody; representative children could be replaced with similar assays as appropriate.
• EIA; ELFA; ELISA; Enzyme immunoassay; IAA; MEIA; Microbiology; Pan; PANEL.MICROBIOLOGY; Panl; Pnl; Point in time; Random; Serum; SR; ST Bld bourne infec pnl; SUDS

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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