77344-0
LaboratoryColony count [#/volume] in Implanted device by Culture
Definition
Performed when there is a clinical assessment of prosthetic infection or clinical suspicion of aseptic prosthetic joint loosening. Explanted prosthesis components for suspected infection are placed into a tank containing sterile Ringer's solution and sonicated (ultrasound to dislodge the biofilm microorganisms into the surrounding fluid). The sonication fluid is cultured on aerobic and anaerobic agar plates and inoculated in broth media. Cultures are examined for 8 days and colonies counted.
LOINC 6-Axis Classification
Component
Colony count
Property
NCnc
Time Aspect
Pt
System
Implanted device
Scale Type
Qn
Method Type
Culture
Details
Class
MICRO
Order/Observation
Both
Short Name
CC # Implnt dev Cult
Display Name
Colony count Cx (Implanted device) [#/Vol]
Related Names
Frequently Asked Questions
What is LOINC code 77344-0?
LOINC code 77344-0 identifies "Colony count [#/volume] in Implanted device by Culture". Performed when there is a clinical assessment of prosthetic infection or clinical suspicion of aseptic prosthetic joint loosening. Explanted prosthesis components for suspected infection are placed into a tank containing sterile Ringer's solution and sonicated (ultrasound to dislodge the biofilm microorganisms into the surrounding fluid). The sonication fluid is cultured on aerobic and anaerobic agar plates and inoculated in broth media. Cultures are examined for 8 days and colonies counted.
What does 77344-0 measure?
This code measures Colony count in Implanted device. 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.