Rickettsioses (Tests for Rickettsia species Nucleic Acid)
activeThe Spotted fever group - SPG contains bacteria recognized as human pathogens: R. rickettsii, R. conorii, R. africae, R. sibirica, R. japonica, R. honei, R. parkeri, R. massiliae, R. monacensis, R. slovaca, R. aeschlimannii, and R. helvetica. R. rickettsia and R. parkeri are endemic to North America. Transitional group: R. australis, R. akari, R. felis (MCM).
Purpose(Clinical Focus: This set of values contains codes for laboratory test names associated with detecting the presence of Rickettsia species Nucleic Acid),(Data Element Scope: Laboratory tests names that were ordered or observed.),(Inclusion Criteria: component: Rickettsia species Nucleic Acid; LOINC search: "Rickettsia sp -(orientia or prowazekii or typhi or typhus) (sequencing or probe)"),(Exclusion Criteria: Rickettsia Typhus group)
| Code | Display | System |
|---|---|---|
| 48863-5 | http://loinc.org | |
| 48869-2 | http://loinc.org | |
| 49127-4 | http://loinc.org | |
| 53608-6 | http://loinc.org | |
| 67726-0 | http://loinc.org |