LOINC Code 99036-6: Trimethoprim resistance dfrA7+dfrA17 genes 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 trimethoprim resistance dfrA7+dfrA17 genes. 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

• Trimethoprim resistance dfrA7+dfrA17 genes [Presence] by Molecular method
• Bacterial trimethoprim resistance dfrA7+dfrA17 genes
• This test detects but does not distinguish between dfrA7 and dfrA17 dihydrofolate reductase resistance genes.
• ANTIBIOTIC SUSCEPTIBILITIES; Bact; c202; c242; C62; Islt; Islt/Spm; Isol; Molecular genetics; Ordinal; PCR; Point in time; Polytrim; PR; Primsol; Proloprim; QL; Qual; Qualitative; Random; Resist; Resistanc; Resistant; Resistent; Screen; Spec; TMP; Trimeth; Trimpex

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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