29815-8
LaboratoryLa Crosse virus IgG Ab [Presence] in Serum by Immunofluorescence
Definition
California encephalitis virus has more than 20 strains, most of which include "strain" in the name. In some cases such as La Crosse virus, however, the name does not signal that it is a strain of California encephalitis.
LOINC 6-Axis Classification
Component
La Crosse virus Ab.IgG
Property
PrThr
Time Aspect
Pt
System
Ser
Scale Type
Ord
Method Type
IF
Details
Class
MICRO
Order/Observation
Both
Short Name
LACV IgG Ser Ql IF
Display Name
La Crosse virus IgG IF Ql (S)
Related Names
Frequently Asked Questions
What is LOINC code 29815-8?
LOINC code 29815-8 identifies "La Crosse virus IgG Ab [Presence] in Serum by Immunofluorescence". California encephalitis virus has more than 20 strains, most of which include "strain" in the name. In some cases such as La Crosse virus, however, the name does not signal that it is a strain of California encephalitis.
What does 29815-8 measure?
This code measures La Crosse virus Ab.IgG in Ser. 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.