LOINC Code 78004-9: S. aureus.vancomycin resistance [Susc]

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 Staphylococcus aureus.vancomycin resistance. 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: Observation

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

• Staphylococcus aureus.vancomycin resistance [Susceptibility] Qualitative
• Staphylococcus aureus.vancomycin resistance
• This is a screening assay to determine the sensitivity of Staphylococcus aureus isolates from clinical specimens to vancomycin 6.0 ug/mL. If vancomycin inhibits the growth of the isolate, then that isolate is susceptible to vancomycin. On the other hand, if an isolate grows despite the presence of vancomycin, it is characterized as vancomycin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (VRSA). This term was created for, but is not limited in use to, the North Carolina State Laboratory of Public Health.
• ANTIBIOTIC SUSCEPTIBILITIES; AST; c162; ID; Infectious Disease; InfectiousDisease; Islt; Isol; o71; Ordinal; Point in time; QL; Qual; Qualitative; Random; Resist; Resistanc; Resistant; Resistent; S aureus; Screen; Staph; Sus; Suscept; Susceptibilities; Susceptibility; Susceptibilty; VANC; Vancocin; Vancor; VRSA

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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