What does this LOINC code represent?

This LOINC code identifies a lab observation, measurement, question, or clinical concept in a standardized format.

Is this enough to understand my test result?

No. The code identifies the test or observation, but the interpretation depends on the actual result, reference range, and clinical context.

LOINCActiveBoth

LOINC Code 88266-2: Mycobacterium sp rRNA Probe Nom (Pos bld culture)

Name: LOINC Code 88266-2: Mycobacterium sp rRNA Probe Nom (Pos bld culture)
Creator: HealthAssure Clinical Team
Published: 2026-05-21T09:00:16.697Z

88266-2 is a LOINC code used to identify Mycobacterium sp rRNA Probe Nom (Pos bld culture) in laboratory and clinical observation data. You may see this code in lab systems, lab reports, EHR exports, interoperability feeds, or other structured clinical data exchanges. LOINC codes identify tests, measurements, observations, survey items, and clinical questions in a standardized way. It is associated with the component Mycobacterium sp rRNA. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Bld.pos growth.

Reviewed by HealthAssure Clinical TeamUpdated 21 May 2026

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 Mycobacterium sp rRNA. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Bld.pos growth.

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: Probe

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

Mycobacterium sp rRNA [Identifier] by Probe in Positive blood culture

Mycobacterium sp rRNA

Identification of the species of mycobacterium in positive blood cultures, both from patients suspected of tuberculosis or nontuberculous mycobacteria (NTM) infection, is important for clinical diagnosis and treatment management. [PMID22396779]

Acid Fast; Acid Fast Bacilli; Acid fast bacillus; AFB; Bld Pos; Blood; DNA NUCLEIC ACID PROBE; DNA probe; ID; Identity or presence; Infectious Disease; InfectiousDisease; Microbiology; Myco; Mycobact; Nominal; Point in time; Random; ribosomal RNA; species; spp; Tuberculosis; WB; Whole blood

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

Mycobacterium sp rRNA Probe Nom (Pos bld culture)Mycobacterium sp rRNA [Identifier] by Probe in Positive blood cultureMycobacterium rRNA Bld Pos ProbeMycobacterium sp rRNAMICROMycobacterium sp, Infected bloodPrid

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code88266-2

SystemLOINC

Display nameMycobacterium sp rRNA Probe Nom (Pos bld culture)

DescriptionMycobacterium sp rRNA

Short nameMycobacterium rRNA Bld Pos Probe

ComponentMycobacterium sp rRNA

PropertyPrid

TimingPt

System (specimen)Bld.pos growth

ScaleNom

MethodProbe

ClassMICRO

StatusACTIVE

Order/ObservationBoth

Flags

BillableNo

Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC

Version2.82

Releasemain

First released2.63

Last changed2.64

Consumer names

Mycobacterium sp, Infected blood

Part names

Mycobacterium sp rRNAPridPtBld.pos growthNomProbePresence or IdentityPoint in time (spot)Positive blood culture

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