LOINC Code 88509-5: H. pylori 23S rRNA clarithromycin resistance mutation Molgen Nom (Islt/Spec)

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 Helicobacter pylori 23S rRNA clarithromycin resistance mutation. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Isolate/Specimen.

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

• Helicobacter pylori 23S rRNA clarithromycin resistance mutation [Identifier] by Molecular method
• Helicobacter pylori 23S rRNA clarithromycin resistance mutation
• Detection of variants in the 23S rRNA gene of H. pylori responsible for Clarithromycin resistance. Two or more mutations (e.g. A2143G and T2182C) may be detected. Testing may be performed on a variety of specimens, including gastric tissue and stool, to assist in treatment planning for H. pylori infections. This term was created for, but not limited in use to, a PCR-based Caliper LabChip with sequencing technology.
• ANTIBIOTIC SUSCEPTIBILITIES; Biaxin; C pylori; Campylobacter pylori; Claripen; H pyl; H pylori; H pylori 23S rRNA clarith res; ID; Identity or presence; Infectious Disease; InfectiousDisease; Islt; Islt/Spm; Isol; Klacid; Molecular genetics; Mut; Mutations; Nominal; PCR; Point in time; Random; Resist; Resistanc; Resistant; Resistent; ribosomal RNA; Spec

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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