AutoICD API

72390-8

Laboratory

Candida lusitaniae DNA [Presence] in Vaginal fluid by NAA with probe detection

Definition

Vulvovaginal candidiasis is usually caused by Candida albicans, but other Candida species can be the causative agent.

LOINC 6-Axis Classification

Component

Candida lusitaniae DNA

Property

PrThr

Time Aspect

Pt

System

Vag

Scale Type

Ord

Method Type

Probe.amp.tar

Details

Class

MICRO

Order/Observation

Both

Short Name

C lusitaniae DNA Vag Ql NAA+probe

Display Name

C. lusitaniae DNA NAA+probe Ql (Vag fld)

Related Names

3 Self-Sustaining Sequence Replication3SR SRAmplifAmplificationAmplifiedC lusitaniaeCandCandidiasisDeoxyribonucleic acidDNA NUCLEIC ACID PROBEDNA probeGenital vaginalGynGynecologyIDInfectious DiseaseInfectiousDiseaseLATLCRLigase chain reactionLigation-activated transcriptionMicrobiologyNAA+probeNAATNASBANucleic acid sequence based analysisOBObGynObstetricsOrdinalPCRPoint in timePolymerase chain reactionPRProbe ampProbe with ampificationProbe with target amplificationQBRQLQualQualitativeRandomScreenSDAStrand Displacement AmplificationTMATranscription mediated amplificationVag fldVag fluidVaginaVaginal fluid

Frequently Asked Questions

What is LOINC code 72390-8?

LOINC code 72390-8 identifies "Candida lusitaniae DNA [Presence] in Vaginal fluid by NAA with probe detection". Vulvovaginal candidiasis is usually caused by Candida albicans, but other Candida species can be the causative agent.

What does 72390-8 measure?

This code measures Candida lusitaniae DNA in Vag. 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.