82472-2
LaboratoryBorrelia garinii+afzelii oppA1 gene [Presence] in Specimen by NAA with non-probe detection
Definition
The DNA amplification target is the 283-bp plasminogen-binding protein gene (oppA1), which is present at a frequency of one copy per organism in all four pathogenic species of the Borrelia burgdorferi sensu lato genogroup (Borrelia burgdorferi sensu stricto, Borrelia afzelii, Borrelia garinii, and Borrelia mayonii). Melting curve analysis is used to differentiate B. afzelii and B. garinii from the other two species but cannot differentiate between B. afzelii and B. garinii. Potential specimens include CSF, tissue, and synovial fluid.
LOINC 6-Axis Classification
Component
Borrelia garinii+afzelii oppA1 gene
Property
PrThr
Time Aspect
Pt
System
XXX
Scale Type
Ord
Method Type
Non-probe.amp.tar
Details
Class
MICRO
Order/Observation
Both
Short Name
B gar+afz oppA1 Spec Ql NAA+n-prb
Display Name
B. garinii+afzelii oppA1 gene NAA+non-probe Ql (Specimen)
Related Names
Frequently Asked Questions
What is LOINC code 82472-2?
LOINC code 82472-2 identifies "Borrelia garinii+afzelii oppA1 gene [Presence] in Specimen by NAA with non-probe detection". The DNA amplification target is the 283-bp plasminogen-binding protein gene (oppA1), which is present at a frequency of one copy per organism in all four pathogenic species of the Borrelia burgdorferi sensu lato genogroup (Borrelia burgdorferi sensu stricto, Borrelia afzelii, Borrelia garinii, and Borrelia mayonii). Melting curve analysis is used to differentiate B. afzelii and B. garinii from the other two species but cannot differentiate between B. afzelii and B. garinii. Potential specimens include CSF, tissue, and synovial fluid.
What does 82472-2 measure?
This code measures Borrelia garinii+afzelii oppA1 gene in XXX. 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.