LOINC Code 87369-5: L. intracellularis VNTR pattern Molgen Nom (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 Lawsonia intracellularis VNTR pattern. It is commonly used with the system or sample type XXX.

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: Molgen

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

• Lawsonia intracellularis VNTR pattern [Type] in Specimen by Molecular genetics method
• Lawsonia intracellularis VNTR pattern
• Sample types for this test include porcine feces or fecal swabs, intestines, mucosal homogenate, saliva, and mesenteric lymph nodes.
• ID; Infectious Disease; InfectiousDisease; L intracell; L intracell VNTR patt; Microbiology; Misc; Miscellaneous; Molecular genetics; Nominal; Other; PCR; Point in time; Random; Spec; To be specified in another part of the message; Typ; Unspecified; Vet; Veterinary

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.

Common synonyms

Frequently asked questions