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LOINC Code 77736-7: M. abscessus complex clarithromycin resistance erm(41) gene Molgen (Islt/Spec) [Interp]

77736-7 is a LOINC code used to identify M. abscessus complex clarithromycin resistance erm(41) gene Molgen (Islt/Spec) [Interp] in laboratory and clinical observation data. You may see this code in lab systems, lab reports, EHR exports, interoperability feeds, or other structured clinical data exchanges. LOINC codes identify tests, measurements, observations, survey items, and clinical questions in a standardized way. It is associated with the component Mycobacterium abscessus complex clarithromycin resistance erm(41) gene. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Isolate/Specimen.

Reviewed by HealthAssure Clinical TeamUpdated 21 May 2026

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 Mycobacterium abscessus complex clarithromycin resistance erm(41) gene. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Isolate/Specimen.

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: Molgen

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

Mycobacterium abscessus complex clarithromycin resistance erm(41) gene [Interpretation] by Molecular method
Mycobacterium abscessus complex clarithromycin resistance erm(41) gene
The interpretation for RT-PCR detection of full length and truncated gene variants of the erm(41) gene unique to Mycobacterium abscessus complex (M. abscessus, M. massiliense, and M. bolletii) from clinical isolates. The presence of a full length functional erm(41)gene confers inducible resistance to clarithromycin while the non-functional truncated erm(41) gene exhibits higher drug susceptibility.[PMID22290346]
Acid Fast; Acid Fast Bacilli; Acid fast bacillus; AFB; ANTIBIOTIC SUSCEPTIBILITIES; Biaxin; Claripen; Compx; ID; Impression; Impression/interpretation of study; Impressions; Infectious Disease; InfectiousDisease; Interp; Interpretation; Islt; Islt/Spm; Isol; Klacid; M abscessus erm(41); M. abscessus; M. bolletii; M. massiliense; MABSC; Molecular genetics; Myco; Mycobact; Nominal; PCR; Point in time; Random; Resist; Resistanc; Resistant; Resistent; Respiratory Infections; Spec; Tuberculosis

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.

Common synonyms

M. abscessus complex clarithromycin resistance erm(41) gene Molgen (Islt/Spec) [Interp]Mycobacterium abscessus complex clarithromycin resistance erm(41) gene [Interpretation] by Molecular methodM abscessus erm(41) Islt/Spm-ImpMycobacterium abscessus complex clarithromycin resistance erm(41) geneABXBACTImpPt

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code77736-7
SystemLOINC
Display nameM. abscessus complex clarithromycin resistance erm(41) gene Molgen (Islt/Spec) [Interp]
DescriptionMycobacterium abscessus complex clarithromycin resistance erm(41) gene
Short nameM abscessus erm(41) Islt/Spm-Imp
ComponentMycobacterium abscessus complex clarithromycin resistance erm(41) gene
PropertyImp
TimingPt
System (specimen)Isolate/Specimen
ScaleNom
MethodMolgen
ClassABXBACT
StatusACTIVE
Order/ObservationBoth

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC
Version2.82
Releasemain
First released2.52
Last changed2.65

Consumer names

Mycobacterium abscessus complex clarithromycin resistance erm(41) gene

Part names

Mycobacterium abscessus complex clarithromycin resistance erm(41) geneImpPtIsolate/SpecimenNomMolgenImpression/interpretation of studyPoint in time (spot)Isolate or SpecimenMolecular genetics

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