LOINC Code 80386-6: Bladder tumor Ag IA.rapid Ql (U)

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 Bladder tumor Ag. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Urine.

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: IA.rapid

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

• Bladder tumor Ag [Presence] in Urine by Rapid immunoassay
• Bladder tumor Ag
• This term was created for, but is not limited in use to, the bioMerieux bioNexia BTA assay, which is intended for the qualitative detection of bladder tumor-associated antigen (BTA) in human urine specimens. The test is indicated for use as an aid for screening high-risk populations and monitoring bladder cancer patients. The bioNexia BTA assay results should be read 5-6 minutes after the sample is applied to the sample well.
• Antigen; Antigens; BT; BTA; EIA; ELFA; ELISA; Enzyme immunoassay; IAA; MEIA; Ordinal; Point in time; PR; QL; Qual; Qualitative; Random; Screen; Serology; SUDS; Tumor marker; UA; UR; Urn

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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