77924-9
LaboratoryEnterobacteriaceae.carbapenem resistant [Presence] in Anorectal or stool specimen by Organism specific culture
Definition
Carbapenem resistant Enterobacteriacae (CRE) screening may be performed using a rectal swab plated onto a culture medium containing high concentrations of a carbapenem. Any bacterial growth will be identified and full susceptibility performed. Testing can be performed on peri-anal swabs, stool specimen swabs, or stool specimens as well.
LOINC 6-Axis Classification
Component
Enterobacteriaceae.carbapenem resistant
Property
PrThr
Time Aspect
Pt
System
Anorectal/Stool
Scale Type
Ord
Method Type
Organism specific culture
Details
Class
MICRO
Order/Observation
Observation
Short Name
CRE Anorectl/Stl Ql Cult
Display Name
Enterobacteriaceae.carbapenem resistant Org specific cx Ql (Anorectal or stool specimen)
Related Names
Frequently Asked Questions
What is LOINC code 77924-9?
LOINC code 77924-9 identifies "Enterobacteriaceae.carbapenem resistant [Presence] in Anorectal or stool specimen by Organism specific culture". Carbapenem resistant Enterobacteriacae (CRE) screening may be performed using a rectal swab plated onto a culture medium containing high concentrations of a carbapenem. Any bacterial growth will be identified and full susceptibility performed. Testing can be performed on peri-anal swabs, stool specimen swabs, or stool specimens as well.
What does 77924-9 measure?
This code measures Enterobacteriaceae.carbapenem resistant in Anorectal/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.