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LOINC Code 99016-8: E. cloacae complex DNA NAA+probe Ql (U)

99016-8 is a LOINC code used to identify E. cloacae complex DNA NAA+probe Ql (U) 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 Enterobacter cloacae complex DNA. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Urine.

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 Enterobacter cloacae complex DNA. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Urine.

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: Probe.amp.tar

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

  • Enterobacter cloacae complex DNA [Presence] in Urine by NAA with probe detection
  • Enterobacter cloacae complex DNA
  • 3 Self-Sustaining Sequence Replication; 3SR SR; Amplif; Amplification; Amplified; Compx; Deoxyribonucleic acid; DNA NUCLEIC ACID PROBE; DNA probe; E cloac comp; E. cloacae; LAT; LCR; Ligase chain reaction; Ligation-activated transcription; Microbiology; NAA+probe; NAAT; NASBA; Nucleic acid sequence based analysis; Ordinal; PCR; Point in time; Polymerase chain reaction; PR; Probe amp; Probe with ampification; Probe with target amplification; QBR; QL; Qual; Qualitative; Random; Screen; SDA; Strand Displacement Amplification; TMA; Transcription mediated amplification; UA; UR; Urn

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

E. cloacae complex DNA NAA+probe Ql (U)Enterobacter cloacae complex DNA [Presence] in Urine by NAA with probe detectionE cloac comp DNA Ur Ql NAA+probeEnterobacter cloacae complex DNAMICROEnterobacter cloacae complex, UrinePrThr

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code99016-8
SystemLOINC
Display nameE. cloacae complex DNA NAA+probe Ql (U)
DescriptionEnterobacter cloacae complex DNA
Short nameE cloac comp DNA Ur Ql NAA+probe
ComponentEnterobacter cloacae complex DNA
PropertyPrThr
TimingPt
System (specimen)Urine
ScaleOrd
MethodProbe.amp.tar
ClassMICRO
StatusACTIVE
Order/ObservationObservation

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC
Version2.82
Releasemain
First released2.72
Last changed2.72

Consumer names

Enterobacter cloacae complex, Urine

Part names

Enterobacter cloacae complex DNAPrThrPtUrineOrdProbe.amp.tarPresence or ThresholdPoint in time (spot)Nucleic acid amplification with probe detection

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