LOINC Code 73558-9: S. aureus and S. sp.coagulase negative rRNA FISH Nom (Pos bld culture)

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 Staphylococcus aureus & Staphylococcus sp.coagulase negative rRNA. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Bld.pos growth.

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: FISH

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

• Staphylococcus aureus and Staphylococcus sp.coagulase negative rRNA [Identifier] by FISH in Positive blood culture
• Staphylococcus aureus & Staphylococcus sp.coagulase negative rRNA
• Staphylococcus aureus and/or coagulase-negative staphylococci (CoNS) commonly isolated from human blood cultures can be detected by qualitative, multicolor nucleic acid hybridization assays. This code is based on, but not limited in use to, the submitted test, AdvanDx's Staphylococcus QuickFISH assay, which is intended for use on cultured blood.
• Bld Pos; Blood; Coag neg Staph; CoNS; Fluorescent in situ hybridization; ID; Identity or presence; Infectious Disease; InfectiousDisease; Microbiology; NEG; Nominal; o71; Point in time; Random; ribosomal RNA; S aureus; S aureus+CoNS; S aureus+CoNS rRNA; species; spp; Staph; WB; Whole blood

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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