LOINC Code 67569-4: S. pyogenes M protein emm gene Sequencing Nom (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 Streptococcus pyogenes M protein (emm) gene. 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
• Method: Sequencing

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

• Streptococcus pyogenes M protein emm gene [Type] in Isolate by Sequencing
• Streptococcus pyogenes M protein (emm) gene
• GAS; Group A Strep; high-throughput sequencing; HTS; ID; Infectious Disease; InfectiousDisease; Islt; Isol; Microbiology; Next generation sequencing; NGS; Nominal; Point in time; PR; Prot; Random; S pyogenes; St pyo emm gene; Steptococcus Group A; Strep; Strept; Streptococci group A; Streptococcus group A; Typ

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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