34455-6
LaboratoryLa Crosse virus RNA [Presence] in Cerebral spinal fluid by NAA with probe detection
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 RNA
Property
PrThr
Time Aspect
Pt
System
CSF
Scale Type
Ord
Method Type
Probe.amp.tar
Details
Class
MICRO
Order/Observation
Both
Short Name
LACV RNA CSF Ql NAA+probe
Display Name
La Crosse virus RNA NAA+probe Ql (CSF)
Related Names
Frequently Asked Questions
What is LOINC code 34455-6?
LOINC code 34455-6 identifies "La Crosse virus RNA [Presence] in Cerebral spinal fluid by NAA with probe detection". 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 34455-6 measure?
This code measures La Crosse virus RNA in CSF. 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.