LOINC Code 93699-7: Beta-lactam resistance AmpC blaCMY-2 gene Molgen Ql (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 Bacterial beta-lactam resistance AmpC blaCMY-2 gene. 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: Molgen

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

• Beta-lactam resistance AmpC blaCMY-2 gene [Presence] by Molecular method
• Bacterial beta-lactam resistance AmpC blaCMY-2 gene
• ANTIBIOTIC SUSCEPTIBILITIES; B; Bact; II; Islt; Islt/Spm; Isol; Molecular genetics; Ordinal; PCR; Point in time; PR; QL; Qual; Qualitative; Random; Resist; Resistanc; Resistant; Resistent; Screen; 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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