70294-4

Entamoeba sp DNA [Identifier] in Specimen by Sequencing

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Term Description

This test is a sequence-based identification of a 15S ribosomal subunit specific for species in the Entamoeba histolytica/dispar complex (E. histolytica, E. dispar, E. nuttalli, and E. ecuadoriensis). For general detection (presence/absence) of the Entamoeba histolytica/dispar complex species by RT-PCR, see LOINC 70293-6.

Part Descriptions

LP150045-5   Sequencing
Sequencing is a method used to determine the sequence of individual genes, larger genetic regions (i.e. clusters of genes or operons), full chromosomes or entire genomes. Historically, most sequencing has been performed using the chain termination method developed by Frederick Sanger in 1977. PMID: 271968 Sequencing technologies have improved dramatically, making them cheaper, faster, and more accurate. Next-generation sequencing (NGS), also known as high-throughput sequencing, deep sequencing, and second-generation sequencing, is a type of technology that uses parallel sequencing of multiple small fragments of DNA to determine sequence. This "high-throughput" technology has increased the speed and amount of DNA sequenced at a significantly reduced cost. PMID: 18576944 Several NGS platforms (ie, sequencing instruments and associated reagents) have been developed. Third-generation sequencing is another methodology currently under development that uses parallel sequencing similar to NGS. In contrast to NGS, third-generation sequencing uses single DNA molecules rather than amplified DNA as a template. PMID: 20858600 Source: Regenstrief LOINC

LP21121-6   Entamoeba sp
A genus of ameboid protozoa. Characteristics include a vesicular nucleus and the formation of several lodopodia, one of which is dominant at a given time. Reproduction occurs asexually by binary fission. Source: National Library of Medicine, MeSH 2006

LP21259-4   Entamoeba
A genus of ameboid protozoa characterized by the presence of beaded chromatin on the inner surface of the nuclear membrane. Its organisms are parasitic in invertebrates and vertebrates, including humans. Source: National Library of Medicine, MeSH 2006

Fully-Specified Name

Component

Entamoeba sp DNA

Property

Prid

Time

Pt

System

XXX

Scale

Nom

Method

Sequencing

Additional Names

Long Common Name

Entamoeba sp DNA [Identifier] in Specimen by Sequencing

Short Name

Entamoeba DNA Spec Seq

Display Name

Entamoeba sp DNA Sequencing Nom (Specimen)

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Entamoeba sp, Specimen

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Basic Attributes

Class

MICRO

Type

Laboratory

First Released

Version 2.40

Last Updated

Version 2.69 (MIN)

Order vs. Observation

Both

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Related Names

• Amoeba
• Deoxyribonucleic acid
• high-throughput sequencing
• HTS
• ID
• Identity or presence
• Infectious Disease
• InfectiousDisease
• Microbiology
• Misc
• Miscellaneous
• Next generation sequencing
• NGS
• Nominal
• Other
• Point in time
• Random
• Spec
• species
• spp
• To be specified in another part of the message
• Unspecified

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