LOINC Code 89200-0: Phenotypic method to determine resistance Nom (Isol)

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 Phenotypic lab test method used to determine resistance. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Isolate.

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: Observation
• Method: *

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

• Phenotypic lab test method used to determine resistance [Identifier] in Isolate
• Phenotypic lab test method used to determine resistance
• The specific phenotypic test method used to determine if an isolate demonstrates resistance to one or more antibiotics. This term was created for, but is not limited in use to, the CDC Carbapenem-resistant Enterobacteriaceae (CRE) message mapping guide (MMG).
• Identity or presence; Islt; Isol; Meth; Method of; MISC; Nominal; Phenotypic resistance method; Point in time; Random; Resist; Resistanc; Resistant; Resistent; Test mthd

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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