74759-2
LaboratoryYeast [Presence] in Specimen by Gram stain
Definition
Yeast qualitation by gram stain. Yeast qualitation reported with microbiology culture results and reported under gram stain. Presence of yeast on gram stain is indicative of fungal infection caused by yeast. Morphologic features of yeast noted on gram stain may assist in identification of the yeast species. Yeast appear as small, refractile oval structures and may or may not be budding. Yeast cells are usually candida albicans [1]. Sources: [1] Urinalysis and Body Fluids, Ed 4, SK Strasinger and M Schaub Di Lorenzo, 2001.
LOINC 6-Axis Classification
Component
Yeast
Property
PrThr
Time Aspect
Pt
System
XXX
Scale Type
Ord
Method Type
Gram stain
Details
Class
MICRO
Order/Observation
Both
Short Name
Yeast Spec Ql Gram Stn
Display Name
Yeast Gram stain Ql (Specimen)
Related Names
Frequently Asked Questions
What is LOINC code 74759-2?
LOINC code 74759-2 identifies "Yeast [Presence] in Specimen by Gram stain". Yeast qualitation by gram stain. Yeast qualitation reported with microbiology culture results and reported under gram stain. Presence of yeast on gram stain is indicative of fungal infection caused by yeast. Morphologic features of yeast noted on gram stain may assist in identification of the yeast species. Yeast appear as small, refractile oval structures and may or may not be budding. Yeast cells are usually candida albicans [1]. Sources: [1] Urinalysis and Body Fluids, Ed 4, SK Strasinger and M Schaub Di Lorenzo, 2001.
What does 74759-2 measure?
This code measures Yeast in XXX. 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.