87396-8
LaboratoryGenBank accession number
Definition
The unique identifier assigned to an organism-specific genetic sequence submitted to a reference database such as GenBank (https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/genbank/). GenBank identifiers are called Accession numbers, and GenBank includes sequence data for a variety of organisms, including humans, other animals, plants, and microorganisms.
LOINC 6-Axis Classification
Component
GenBank sequence accession number
Property
ID
Time Aspect
Pt
System
Isolate
Scale Type
Nom
Method Type
N/A
Details
Class
MOLPATH
Order/Observation
Both
Short Name
GenBank accession ID Islt
Display Name
GenBank sequence accession number Nom (Isol) [ID]
Related Names
Frequently Asked Questions
What is LOINC code 87396-8?
LOINC code 87396-8 identifies "GenBank accession number". The unique identifier assigned to an organism-specific genetic sequence submitted to a reference database such as GenBank (https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/genbank/). GenBank identifiers are called Accession numbers, and GenBank includes sequence data for a variety of organisms, including humans, other animals, plants, and microorganisms.
What does 87396-8 measure?
This code measures GenBank sequence accession number in Isolate. It belongs to the MOLPATH 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.