73835-1

LOINC code 73835-1 identifies "Bacteria.extended spectrum beta lactamase resistance [Identifier] in Anal by Organism specific culture". Screening for bacteria with extended spectrum beta lactamase (ESBL) enzymes may be performed using a rectal swab plated onto a culture medium (e.g. MacConkey agar) containing high concentraitons of a 3rd generation cephalosporin. Any bacterial growth will be identified and full susceptibility performed. Patients infected with gram negative bacteria with ESBL enzymes are a concern for inpatients, especially those who are admitted from extended care facilities. This is for infection control purposes to know a patient needs to be on contact isolation.

This code measures Bacteria.extended spectrum beta lactamase resistance in Anal. It belongs to the MICRO class in the LOINC classification.

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.