AutoICD API

85581-7

Laboratory

Mycobacterium avium and Mycobacterium intracellulare DNA [Identifier] in Sputum or Bronchial by NAA with probe detection

Definition

This term is used to report the results for assays that differentiates between Mycobacterium avium and Mycobacterium intracellulare. This term was created for, but is not limited in use to, the submitter's cobas MAI test.

LOINC 6-Axis Classification

Component

Mycobacterium avium & Mycobacterium intracellulare DNA

Property

Prid

Time Aspect

Pt

System

Sputum/Bronchial

Scale Type

Nom

Method Type

Probe.amp.tar

Details

Class

MICRO

Order/Observation

Both

Short Name

M avium+M intracel DNA Spt/Bro NAA+probe

Display Name

M. avium and M. intracellulare DNA NAA+probe Nom (Sput/Bronchial)

Related Names

3 Self-Sustaining Sequence Replication3SR SRAcid FastAcid Fast BacilliAcid fast bacillusAFBAmplifAmplificationAmplifiedBroDeoxyribonucleic acidDNA NUCLEIC ACID PROBEDNA probeIDIdentity or presenceInfectious DiseaseInfectiousDiseaseLATLCRLigase chain reactionLigation-activated transcriptionLower respiratoryLungM aviumM avium+M intracelM avium+M intracellulare DNAM intracellulareMicrobiologyMycoMycobactNAA+probeNAATNASBANominalNucleic acid sequence based analysisPCRPoint in timePolymerase chain reactionProbe ampProbe with ampificationProbe with target amplificationPulmonaryPulmonologyQBRRandomRespiratorySDASptSpt/BroSputumSputum or bronchialStrand Displacement AmplificationTMATranscription mediated amplificationTuberculosis

Frequently Asked Questions

What is LOINC code 85581-7?

LOINC code 85581-7 identifies "Mycobacterium avium and Mycobacterium intracellulare DNA [Identifier] in Sputum or Bronchial by NAA with probe detection". This term is used to report the results for assays that differentiates between Mycobacterium avium and Mycobacterium intracellulare. This term was created for, but is not limited in use to, the submitter's cobas MAI test.

What does 85581-7 measure?

This code measures Mycobacterium avium & Mycobacterium intracellulare DNA in Sputum/Bronchial. 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.