52969-3
LaboratoryMethicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus [Presence] in Nose by Organism specific culture
LOINC 6-Axis Classification
Component
Staphylococcus aureus.methicillin resistant isolate
Property
PrThr
Time Aspect
Pt
System
Nose
Scale Type
Ord
Method Type
Organism specific culture
Details
Class
MICRO
Order/Observation
Both
Short Name
MRSA Nose Ql Cult
Display Name
MRSA isol Org specific cx Ql (Nose)
Related Names
Frequently Asked Questions
What is LOINC code 52969-3?
LOINC code 52969-3 identifies "Methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus [Presence] in Nose by Organism specific culture". It measures Staphylococcus aureus.methicillin resistant isolate in Nose.
What does 52969-3 measure?
This code measures Staphylococcus aureus.methicillin resistant isolate in Nose. 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.