AutoICD API

80685-1

Laboratory

Clostridioides difficile toxin A+B tcdA+tcdB genes [Presence] in Stool by NAA with probe detection

Definition

Qualitative detection of nucleic acid sequences in the Clostridium difficile toxin A (tcdA) and B (tcdB) genes in stool specimens by real-time PCR methods. This assay does not differentiate between C. difficile toxin A and B genes. This term was created for, but not limited in use to, the submitter's test kit, xTAG® Gastrointestinal Pathogen Panel (GPP).

LOINC 6-Axis Classification

Component

Clostridioides difficile toxin A+B tcdA+tcdB genes

Property

PrThr

Time Aspect

Pt

System

Stool

Scale Type

Ord

Method Type

Probe.amp.tar

Details

Class

MICRO

Order/Observation

Both

Short Name

C dif tox tcdA+tcdB Stl Ql NAA+probe

Display Name

C. difficile toxin A+B tcdA+tcdB genes NAA+probe Ql (Stl)

Related Names

3 Self-Sustaining Sequence Replication3SR SRA,BAmplifAmplificationAmplifiedBowel movementC dif tox tcdA+tcdBC diffC diff ToxC diff Tox AC diff Tox A+BC difficileClostridium difficileDNA NUCLEIC ACID PROBEDNA probeFaecalFaecesFecalFecesGastroGastroenterologyGIIDInfectious DiseaseInfectiousDiseaseLATLCRLigase chain reactionLigation-activated transcriptionMicrobiologyNAA+probeNAATNASBANucleic acid sequence based analysisOrdinalPCRPoint in timePolymerase chain reactionPRProbe ampProbe with ampificationProbe with target amplificationQBRQLQualQualitativeRandomScreenSDAStlStool = FecalStrand Displacement AmplificationTMATranscription mediated amplification

Frequently Asked Questions

What is LOINC code 80685-1?

LOINC code 80685-1 identifies "Clostridioides difficile toxin A+B tcdA+tcdB genes [Presence] in Stool by NAA with probe detection". Qualitative detection of nucleic acid sequences in the Clostridium difficile toxin A (tcdA) and B (tcdB) genes in stool specimens by real-time PCR methods. This assay does not differentiate between C. difficile toxin A and B genes. This term was created for, but not limited in use to, the submitter's test kit, xTAG® Gastrointestinal Pathogen Panel (GPP).

What does 80685-1 measure?

This code measures Clostridioides difficile toxin A+B tcdA+tcdB genes in 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.