LOINC Code 73963-1: E. faecalis and other enterococcus sp 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 Enterococcus faecalis & other enterococcus sp 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

• Enterococcus faecalis and other enterococcus sp rRNA [Identifier] by FISH in Positive blood culture
• Enterococcus faecalis & other enterococcus sp rRNA
• Enterococcus species, including E. faecalis and/or other enterococcus species (not differentiated), can be identified on smears from positive blood cultures by qualitative, multicolor nucleic acid hybridization assays targeting specific ribosomal RNA (rRNA) sequences. This code is based on, but not limited in use to, a submission for AdvanDx's Enterococcus QuickFISH BC assay. The test is done on blood cultures that have positive growth of an organism, not directly from a blood sample.
• Bld Pos; Blood; E faecalis; E faecalis+othr E sp; E faecalis+othr E sp rRNA; Fluorescent in situ hybridization; ID; Identity or presence; Infectious Disease; InfectiousDisease; Microbiology; Nominal; Othr; Point in time; Random; ribosomal RNA; species; spp; 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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