LOINC Code 73834-4: Bacteria.carbapenem resistant identified Org specific cx Nom (Anal)

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 Bacteria.carbapenem resistant. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Anal.

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: Organism specific culture

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

• Bacteria.carbapenem resistant identified in Anal by Organism specific culture
• Bacteria.carbapenem resistant
• Carbapenemase resistant enterobacteriacae (CRE) screening may be performed using a rectal swab plated onto a culture medium containing high concentrations of a carbapenem. Any bacterial growth will be identified and full susceptibility performed. This is for infection control purposes to know a patient needs to be on contact isolation.
• Anus; Bact; Bacteria.carbpm resist; C&S; Carbapenemase; carbapenem-resistant Enterobacteriaceae; carbapenem-resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae; CRE; CRKP; Cult; Cultures; Enterobacteriaceae; ID; Identity or presence; Infectious Disease; InfectiousDisease; Microbiology; Nominal; Point in time; Random; Rectal specimen; Spec

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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