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.

LOINCActiveObservation

LOINC Code 89249-7: Carbapenem resistance gene identified event index case

Name: LOINC Code 89249-7: Carbapenem resistance gene identified event index case
Creator: HealthAssure Clinical Team
Published: 2026-05-21T09:00:18.535Z

89249-7 is a LOINC code used to identify Carbapenem resistance gene identified event index case 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 Carbapenem resistance gene identified. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Index case^Event.

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 Carbapenem resistance gene identified. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Index case^Event.

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

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

Carbapenem resistance gene identified event index case
Carbapenem resistance gene identified
Carbapenem resist gene ID; CPR; ID; Identity or presence; Infectious Disease; InfectiousDisease; Isolated; Nominal; Point in time; Public Health; PUBLICHEALTH; Random; Resist; Resistanc; Resistant; Resistent

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

Carbapenem resistance gene identified event index caseCarbapenem resistance gene index caseCarbapenem resistance gene identifiedPUBLICHEALTHPridPtIndex case^Event

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code89249-7

SystemLOINC

Display nameCarbapenem resistance gene identified event index case

DescriptionCarbapenem resistance gene identified

Short nameCarbapenem resistance gene index case

ComponentCarbapenem resistance gene identified

PropertyPrid

TimingPt

System (specimen)Index case^Event

ScaleNom

ClassPUBLICHEALTH

StatusACTIVE

Order/ObservationObservation

Flags

BillableNo

Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC

Version2.82

Releasemain

First released2.64

Last changed2.64

Part names

Carbapenem resistance gene identifiedPridPtIndex case^EventNomPresence or IdentityPoint in time (spot)

About this content

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