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53909-8

Laboratory

Mycobacterium sp identified in Pleural fluid by Organism specific culture

LOINC 6-Axis Classification

Component

Mycobacterium sp

Property

Prid

Time Aspect

Pt

System

Plr fld

Scale Type

Nom

Method Type

Organism specific culture

Details

Class

MICRO

Order/Observation

Both

Short Name

Mycobacterium Plr Cult

Display Name

Mycobacterium sp identified Org specific cx Nom (Pleur fld)

Related Names

Acid FastAcid Fast BacilliAcid fast bacillusAFBC&SCultCulturesIDIdentity or presenceInfectious DiseaseInfectiousDiseaseLungMicrobiologyMycoMycobactNominalPleuralPleural fluidPoint in timePulmonaryPulmonologyRandomRespiratorySpecspeciessppthoracentesis fluidTuberculosis

Frequently Asked Questions

What is LOINC code 53909-8?

LOINC code 53909-8 identifies "Mycobacterium sp identified in Pleural fluid by Organism specific culture". It measures Mycobacterium sp in Plr fld.

What does 53909-8 measure?

This code measures Mycobacterium sp in Plr fld. 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.