72276-9
LaboratoryMycobacterium tuberculosis gyrA gene fluoroquinolone resistance mutation [Presence] by Molecular method
Definition
Test is to detect resistance of Mycobacterium tuberculosis strains to fluoroquinolones (FLQs) due to mutations present in the gyrA gene (coding for DNA gyrase). The types of mutations present or absent indicate if the isolate is susceptible or resistant to fluoroquinolones. This code is based on, but not limited in use to, the submitter's test kit: HAIN Lifescience's GenoType MTBDRsl.
LOINC 6-Axis Classification
Component
Mycobacterium tuberculosis gyrA gene fluoroquinolone resistance mutation
Property
PrThr
Time Aspect
Pt
System
Isolate/Specimen
Scale Type
Ord
Method Type
Molgen
Details
Class
ABXBACT
Order/Observation
Both
Short Name
MTB gyrA fluoroquin res mut Islt/Spm Ql
Display Name
M. tuberculosis gyrA gene fluoroquinolone resistance mutation Molgen Ql (Islt/Spec)
Related Names
Frequently Asked Questions
What is LOINC code 72276-9?
LOINC code 72276-9 identifies "Mycobacterium tuberculosis gyrA gene fluoroquinolone resistance mutation [Presence] by Molecular method". Test is to detect resistance of Mycobacterium tuberculosis strains to fluoroquinolones (FLQs) due to mutations present in the gyrA gene (coding for DNA gyrase). The types of mutations present or absent indicate if the isolate is susceptible or resistant to fluoroquinolones. This code is based on, but not limited in use to, the submitter's test kit: HAIN Lifescience's GenoType MTBDRsl.
What does 72276-9 measure?
This code measures Mycobacterium tuberculosis gyrA gene fluoroquinolone resistance mutation in Isolate/Specimen. It belongs to the ABXBACT 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.