73897-1
LaboratoryChronic lyme disease panel - Blood by Flow cytometry (FC)
Definition
This test is used in the work up of so called "chronic lyme disease". Although controversial, it has been reported that lower frequencies of circulating CD57+ NK cells can be associated with chronic Lyme Disease. Clinical improvement is correlated with increasing levels of CD57+CD3- lymphocytes over time for patients on antibiotic therapy (Stricker, RA and E.E. Winger, Immunology Letters 76 (2001) pp 43-48).
LOINC 6-Axis Classification
Component
Chronic lyme disease panel
Property
-
Time Aspect
Pt
System
Bld
Scale Type
-
Method Type
Flow cytometry
Details
Class
PANEL.CELLMARK
Order/Observation
Order
Short Name
Chronic lyme dis Pnl Bld FC
Display Name
Chronic lyme disease panel FC (Bld)
Related Names
Frequently Asked Questions
What is LOINC code 73897-1?
LOINC code 73897-1 identifies "Chronic lyme disease panel - Blood by Flow cytometry (FC)". This test is used in the work up of so called "chronic lyme disease". Although controversial, it has been reported that lower frequencies of circulating CD57+ NK cells can be associated with chronic Lyme Disease. Clinical improvement is correlated with increasing levels of CD57+CD3- lymphocytes over time for patients on antibiotic therapy (Stricker, RA and E.E. Winger, Immunology Letters 76 (2001) pp 43-48).
What does 73897-1 measure?
This code measures Chronic lyme disease panel in Bld. It belongs to the PANEL.CELLMARK 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.