77666-6
LaboratoryMethicillin resistance mecA mRNA [Presence] by FISH in Positive blood culture
Definition
This term was created for, but is not limited in use to, the AdvanDx mecA XpressFISH® assay, which is intended for the detection of mecA mRNA on smears from blood cultures found to be solely positive for Staphylococcus aureus by the Staphylococcus QuickFISH BC assay. Detection of mecA mRNA implies the presence of methicillin-resistant Staph aureus (MRSA), and absence of mecA mRNA implies the presence of methicillin-susceptible Staph aureus (MSSA).
LOINC 6-Axis Classification
Component
Bacterial methicillin resistance mecA mRNA
Property
PrThr
Time Aspect
Pt
System
Bld.pos growth
Scale Type
Ord
Method Type
FISH
Details
Class
ABXBACT
Order/Observation
Both
Short Name
mecA mRNA Bld Pos Ql FISH
Display Name
Methicillin resistance mecA mRNA FISH Ql (Pos bld culture)
Related Names
Frequently Asked Questions
What is LOINC code 77666-6?
LOINC code 77666-6 identifies "Methicillin resistance mecA mRNA [Presence] by FISH in Positive blood culture". This term was created for, but is not limited in use to, the AdvanDx mecA XpressFISH® assay, which is intended for the detection of mecA mRNA on smears from blood cultures found to be solely positive for Staphylococcus aureus by the Staphylococcus QuickFISH BC assay. Detection of mecA mRNA implies the presence of methicillin-resistant Staph aureus (MRSA), and absence of mecA mRNA implies the presence of methicillin-susceptible Staph aureus (MSSA).
What does 77666-6 measure?
This code measures Bacterial methicillin resistance mecA mRNA in Bld.pos growth. 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.