LOINC Code 73702-3: N. meningitidis serosubtype IA 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 Neisseria meningitidis serosubtype. 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: IA

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

• Neisseria meningitidis serosubtype [Type] in Isolate by Immunoassay
• Neisseria meningitidis serosubtype
• Serum serosubtyping of Neisseria meningitidis can be performed by immunoassays using monoclonal antibodies. Tests may be performed for communicable disease surveillance, prevention and control. The answer list provided with this code are serosubtype examples and not a complete list.
• EIA; ELFA; ELISA; Enzyme immunoassay; IAA; ID; Infectious Disease; InfectiousDisease; Islt; Isol; MEIA; Mening; Meningid; Meningitis; Meningo; Meningococcal meningitis; Meningococcus; Microbiology; N men; N menigitidis; N meningitidis; Nominal; Point in time; Random; SUDS; 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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