LOINC Code 87242-4: Geobacillus stearothermophilus Cx Ql (Laboratory device)

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 Geobacillus stearothermophilus. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Laboratory device.

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: Culture

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

• Geobacillus stearothermophilus [Presence] in Laboratory device by Culture
• Geobacillus stearothermophilus
• This test is intended principally for validation and efficacy of sterilization procedures. The results may be reported across labs if a specimen is sent to an external lab for testing.
• Bacillus stearothermophilus; C&S; Cult; Cultures; G stearothermophilus; ID; Infectious Disease; InfectiousDisease; Lab Device; Microbiology; Ordinal; Point in time; PR; QL; Qual; Qualitative; Random; Screen

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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