548-8
LaboratoryBordetella pertussis [Presence] in Throat by Organism specific culture
LOINC 6-Axis Classification
Component
Bordetella pertussis
Property
PrThr
Time Aspect
Pt
System
Thrt
Scale Type
Ord
Method Type
Organism specific culture
Details
Class
MICRO
Order/Observation
Both
Short Name
B pert Throat Ql Cult
Display Name
B. pertussis Org specific cx Ql (Throat)
Related Names
Frequently Asked Questions
What is LOINC code 548-8?
LOINC code 548-8 identifies "Bordetella pertussis [Presence] in Throat by Organism specific culture". It measures Bordetella pertussis in Thrt.
What does 548-8 measure?
This code measures Bordetella pertussis in Thrt. 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.