76626-1
LaboratoryMeasles virus [Presence] in Specimen by Organism specific culture
Definition
This term represents the organism-specific culture for measles virus in clinical specimens for public health purposes. Acceptable specimen types include nasopharyngeal and conjunctival swabs, cervical and rectal swabs, vesicle fluid, stool, urine, serum, blood, CSF, and autopsy or biopsy specimens. This term was created for, but is not limited in use to, the Georgia State Department of Public Health.
LOINC 6-Axis Classification
Component
Measles virus
Property
PrThr
Time Aspect
Pt
System
XXX
Scale Type
Ord
Method Type
Organism specific culture
Details
Class
MICRO
Order/Observation
Both
Short Name
MeV Spec Ql Cult
Display Name
MeV Org specific cx Ql (Specimen)
Related Names
Frequently Asked Questions
What is LOINC code 76626-1?
LOINC code 76626-1 identifies "Measles virus [Presence] in Specimen by Organism specific culture". This term represents the organism-specific culture for measles virus in clinical specimens for public health purposes. Acceptable specimen types include nasopharyngeal and conjunctival swabs, cervical and rectal swabs, vesicle fluid, stool, urine, serum, blood, CSF, and autopsy or biopsy specimens. This term was created for, but is not limited in use to, the Georgia State Department of Public Health.
What does 76626-1 measure?
This code measures Measles virus 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.