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76687-3

Laboratory

Mycobacterium sp identified in Bronchoalveolar lavage by Organism specific culture

LOINC 6-Axis Classification

Component

Mycobacterium sp

Property

Prid

Time Aspect

Pt

System

BAL

Scale Type

Nom

Method Type

Organism specific culture

Details

Class

MICRO

Order/Observation

Both

Short Name

Mycobacterium BAL Cult

Display Name

Mycobacterium sp identified Org specific cx Nom (BAL)

Related Names

Acid FastAcid Fast BacilliAcid fast bacillusAFBBronchial alveolar lavageBronchoalveolar lavageC&SCultCulturesIDIdentity or presenceInfectious DiseaseInfectiousDiseaseLungMicrobiologyMycoMycobactNominalPoint in timePulmonaryPulmonologyRandomRespiratorySpecspeciessppTuberculosis

Frequently Asked Questions

What is LOINC code 76687-3?

LOINC code 76687-3 identifies "Mycobacterium sp identified in Bronchoalveolar lavage by Organism specific culture". It measures Mycobacterium sp in BAL.

What does 76687-3 measure?

This code measures Mycobacterium sp in BAL. 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.