LOINC Code 77924-9: Enterobacteriaceae.carbapenem resistant Org specific cx Ql (Anorectal or stool specimen)

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 Enterobacteriaceae.carbapenem resistant. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Anorectal/Stool.

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: Observation
• Method: Organism specific culture

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

• Enterobacteriaceae.carbapenem resistant [Presence] in Anorectal or stool specimen by Organism specific culture
• Enterobacteriaceae.carbapenem resistant
• Carbapenem 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. Testing can be performed on peri-anal swabs, stool specimen swabs, or stool specimens as well.
• Anorectl; Anorectl/Stl; Bowel movement; C&S; CRE; Cult; Cultures; Faecal; Faeces; Fecal; Feces; ID; Infectious Disease; InfectiousDisease; Microbiology; Ordinal; Point in time; PR; QL; Qual; Qualitative; Random; Rectum; Screen; Spec; Stl; Stool = Fecal

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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