AutoICD API

20762-1

Laboratory

Clostridioides difficile [Presence] in Stool by Aerobe culture

LOINC 6-Axis Classification

Component

Clostridioides difficile

Property

PrThr

Time Aspect

Pt

System

Stool

Scale Type

Ord

Method Type

Aerobic culture

Details

Class

MICRO

Order/Observation

Both

Short Name

C diff Stl Ql Aerobe Cult

Display Name

C. difficile Aer cx Ql (Stl)

Related Names

AerobeAerobe CultAerobedBowel movementC diffC difficileC&SClostridium difficileCultCulturesFaecalFaecesFecalFecesGastroGastroenterologyGIIDInfectious DiseaseInfectiousDiseaseMicrobiologyOrdinalPoint in timePRQLQualQualitativeRandomScreenStlStool = Fecal

Frequently Asked Questions

What is LOINC code 20762-1?

LOINC code 20762-1 identifies "Clostridioides difficile [Presence] in Stool by Aerobe culture". It measures Clostridioides difficile in Stool.

What does 20762-1 measure?

This code measures Clostridioides difficile in Stool. It belongs to the MICRO class in the LOINC classification.

What is LOINC?

LOINC (Logical Observation Identifiers Names and Codes) is a universal standard for identifying laboratory and clinical observations. It is maintained by the Regenstrief Institute and used worldwide for health data exchange.