88096-3
ClinicalKnown bacterial drug resistant infection
Definition
Special precautions may need to be taken if the patient has a known infection to a drug-resistant pathogen (e.g. MRSA, MRSE, ESBL). To report whether the wound site is covered or not, use wound coverage status [LOINC: 88676-2].
LOINC 6-Axis Classification
Component
Known bacterial drug resistant infection
Property
Find
Time Aspect
Pt
System
^Patient
Scale Type
Ord
Method Type
N/A
Details
Class
TRAUMA
Order/Observation
Observation
Short Name
Known bact drug resist infect
Related Names
Frequently Asked Questions
What is LOINC code 88096-3?
LOINC code 88096-3 identifies "Known bacterial drug resistant infection". Special precautions may need to be taken if the patient has a known infection to a drug-resistant pathogen (e.g. MRSA, MRSE, ESBL). To report whether the wound site is covered or not, use wound coverage status [LOINC: 88676-2].
What does 88096-3 measure?
This code measures Known bacterial drug resistant infection in ^Patient. It belongs to the TRAUMA 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.