LOINC Code 73664-5: Yersinia adhesion protein YadA Ql (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 Yersinia adhesion protein YadA. 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

• Yersinia adhesion protein YadA [Presence] in Isolate
• Yersinia adhesion protein YadA
• Test is performed to differentiate pathogenic yersinia from non pathogenic. Pathogenic Yersinia causes autoagglutination at 37°C subculturing in nutrient broth, indicating the presence of the virulence adhesive protein YadA.
• ID; Infectious Disease; InfectiousDisease; Islt; Isol; Microbiology; Ordinal; Point in time; PR; Prot; QL; Qual; Qualitative; Random; Screen; Yersinia YadA

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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