77684-9
LaboratoryLegionella pneumophila 1 Ag [Presence] in Urine by Rapid immunoassay
Definition
For patients with symptoms of pneumonia, this test allows for early diagnosis of Legionella pneumophila serogroup 1 infection by detecting a specific soluble antigen present in the urine of patients with Legionnaires Disease. This term was created for, but not limited in use to, the submitter's Alere BinaxNOW Legionella Urinary Antigen Card test kit, which is a immunochromatographic membrane assay. Once reagents and cards are at room temperature, the test results can be read in about 15 minutes.
LOINC 6-Axis Classification
Component
Legionella pneumophila 1 Ag
Property
PrThr
Time Aspect
Pt
System
Urine
Scale Type
Ord
Method Type
IA.rapid
Details
Class
MICRO
Order/Observation
Both
Short Name
L pneumo1 Ag Ur Ql IA.rapid
Display Name
L. pneumophila 1 Ag IA.rapid Ql (U)
Related Names
Frequently Asked Questions
What is LOINC code 77684-9?
LOINC code 77684-9 identifies "Legionella pneumophila 1 Ag [Presence] in Urine by Rapid immunoassay". For patients with symptoms of pneumonia, this test allows for early diagnosis of Legionella pneumophila serogroup 1 infection by detecting a specific soluble antigen present in the urine of patients with Legionnaires Disease. This term was created for, but not limited in use to, the submitter's Alere BinaxNOW Legionella Urinary Antigen Card test kit, which is a immunochromatographic membrane assay. Once reagents and cards are at room temperature, the test results can be read in about 15 minutes.
What does 77684-9 measure?
This code measures Legionella pneumophila 1 Ag in Urine. 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.