82179-3
LaboratoryBordetella pertussis.pertussis toxin promoter region [Presence] in Nasopharynx by NAA with non-probe detection
Definition
Qualitative detection of nucleic acid sequences in Bordetella pertussis DNA in nasopharyngeal swabs by target amplification and non-probe detection methods, such as melt curve analysis. This term was created for, but not limited in use to, the submitter's test kit, FilmArray Respiratory Panel (RP) v1.7.
LOINC 6-Axis Classification
Component
Bordetella pertussis.pertussis toxin promoter region
Property
PrThr
Time Aspect
Pt
System
Nph
Scale Type
Ord
Method Type
Non-probe.amp.tar
Details
Class
MICRO
Order/Observation
Both
Short Name
B pert.PT Prmt Nph Ql NAA+n-prb
Display Name
B. pertussis toxin promoter region NAA+non-probe Ql (Nph)
Related Names
Frequently Asked Questions
What is LOINC code 82179-3?
LOINC code 82179-3 identifies "Bordetella pertussis.pertussis toxin promoter region [Presence] in Nasopharynx by NAA with non-probe detection". Qualitative detection of nucleic acid sequences in Bordetella pertussis DNA in nasopharyngeal swabs by target amplification and non-probe detection methods, such as melt curve analysis. This term was created for, but not limited in use to, the submitter's test kit, FilmArray Respiratory Panel (RP) v1.7.
What does 82179-3 measure?
This code measures Bordetella pertussis.pertussis toxin promoter region in Nph. 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.