52825-7
LaboratoryLa Crosse virus IgM Ab [Presence] in Cerebral spinal fluid by Immunoassay
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.IgM
Property
PrThr
Time Aspect
Pt
System
CSF
Scale Type
Ord
Method Type
IA
Details
Class
MICRO
Order/Observation
Both
Short Name
LACV IgM CSF Ql IA
Display Name
La Crosse virus IgM IA Ql (CSF)
Related Names
Frequently Asked Questions
What is LOINC code 52825-7?
LOINC code 52825-7 identifies "La Crosse virus IgM Ab [Presence] in Cerebral spinal fluid by Immunoassay". 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 52825-7 measure?
This code measures La Crosse virus Ab.IgM 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.