LOINC Code 46999-9: Bacterial vaginosis and vaginitis rRNA panel Probe (Vag fld)

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 Bacterial vaginosis & vaginitis rRNA panel. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Vag.

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: Probe

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

• Bacterial vaginosis and vaginitis rRNA panel - Vaginal fluid by Probe
• Bacterial vaginosis & vaginitis rRNA panel
• Bact; DNA NUCLEIC ACID PROBE; DNA probe; Genital vaginal; Gyn; Gynecology; ID; Infectious Disease; InfectiousDisease; Microbiology; OB; ObGyn; Obstetrics; Pan; PANEL.MICROBIOLOGY; Panl; Pnl; Point in time; Random; ribosomal RNA; Vag fld; Vag fluid; Vagina; Vaginal fluid; Vaginal pathogens; Vaginosis/itis rRNA Pnl

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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