LOINC Code 42717-9: M. tuberculosis complex genotype Nar (Isol)

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 tuberculosis complex genotype. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Isolate.

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 tuberculosis complex genotype [Identifier] in Isolate
• Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex genotype
• Acid Fast; Acid Fast Bacilli; Acid fast bacillus; AFB; Compx; Gentyp; ID; Identity or presence; Infectious Disease; InfectiousDisease; Islt; Isol; M tb; M TB Cmplx; M tuberculosis; Microbiology; Mtb; Myco; Mycobact; Mycobacterium tuberculosum; Narrative; Point in time; Random; Report; TB; Tuberculosis

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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