77387-9
LaboratoryParainfluenza virus 3 Ag [Presence] in Bronchoalveolar lavage by Immunofluorescence
Definition
This term was created for, but not limited in use to, the Light Diagnostics, Respiratory Panel Viral Screening and Identification IFA kit, for the qualitative identification of Adenovirus, Influenza A, Influenza B, Parainfluenza 1, 2, 3, and Respiratory Syncytial virus in cell culture, which uses an indirect immunofluorescence technique for identifying virus in infected cell cultures.
LOINC 6-Axis Classification
Component
Parainfluenza virus 3 Ag
Property
PrThr
Time Aspect
Pt
System
BAL
Scale Type
Ord
Method Type
IF
Details
Class
MICRO
Order/Observation
Both
Short Name
HPIV3 Ag BAL Ql IF
Display Name
Parainfluenza virus 3 Ag IF Ql (BAL)
Related Names
Frequently Asked Questions
What is LOINC code 77387-9?
LOINC code 77387-9 identifies "Parainfluenza virus 3 Ag [Presence] in Bronchoalveolar lavage by Immunofluorescence". This term was created for, but not limited in use to, the Light Diagnostics, Respiratory Panel Viral Screening and Identification IFA kit, for the qualitative identification of Adenovirus, Influenza A, Influenza B, Parainfluenza 1, 2, 3, and Respiratory Syncytial virus in cell culture, which uses an indirect immunofluorescence technique for identifying virus in infected cell cultures.
What does 77387-9 measure?
This code measures Parainfluenza virus 3 Ag 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.