LOINC Code 89201-8: Molecular method to determine resistance 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 Molecular lab test method used to determine resistance. 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: Observation
• Method: *

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

• Molecular lab test method used to determine resistance [Identifier] in Isolate or Specimen
• Molecular lab test method used to determine resistance
• The specific molecular test method used to determine if the organism(s) in an isolate or direct patient specimen 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; Islt/Spm; Isol; Meth; Method of; MISC; Molecular resistance method; Nominal; Point in time; Random; Resist; Resistanc; Resistant; Resistent; Spec; 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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