LOINC Code 82299-9: E. coli shiga-like toxin 1+2 IA Ql (Stl)

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 Escherichia coli shiga-like toxin 1+2. It is commonly used with the system or sample type 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: Both
• Method: IA

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

• Escherichia coli shiga-like toxin 1+2 [Presence] in Stool by Immunoassay
• Escherichia coli shiga-like toxin 1+2
• This assay detects the presence of, but does not differentiate between, Escherichia coli shiga-like toxins 1 and 2, and is intended for use as an aid in the diagnosis of enterohemorrhagic E. coli (EHEC) infections. This term was created for, but not limited in use to, the submitter's Premier EHEC test kit.
• Bowel movement; E coli; E coli shiga-like toxin 1+2; E coli SLTEC; E coli SXT; E coli SXT1; E coli SXT1+2; EHEC; EIA; ELFA; ELISA; Enterohemorrhagic E coli; Enzyme immunoassay; Faecal; Faeces; Fecal; Feces; i; IAA; ID; II; Infectious Disease; InfectiousDisease; MEIA; Microbiology; o002; Ordinal; Point in time; PR; QL; Qual; Qualitative; Random; Screen; SLTEC; Stl; Stool = Fecal; SUDS

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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