78514-7
LaboratoryNeisseria meningitidis serogroups A+B+C+w135+Y+Escherichia coli K1 Ag [Presence] in Specimen by Latex agglutination
Definition
This term was created for, but not limited in use to, the Directigen (TM) Meningitis Combo Test, a latex agglutination test for the direct qualitative detection of antigens to H. influenzae type B, Streptococcus pneumoniae, Neisseria meningitidis Groups A, B, C, Y or W135 and Escherichia coli K1 in CSF, serum or urine, and Group B streptococcus in CSF and serum.
LOINC 6-Axis Classification
Component
Neisseria meningitidis serogroups A+B+C+w135+Y+Escherichia coli K1 Ag
Property
PrThr
Time Aspect
Pt
System
XXX
Scale Type
Ord
Method Type
LA
Details
Class
MICRO
Order/Observation
Both
Short Name
N men sg A+B+C+W135+Y+EcK1 Ag Spec Ql LA
Display Name
N. meningitidis A+B+C+w135+Y+E. coli K1 Ag LA Ql (Specimen)
Related Names
Frequently Asked Questions
What is LOINC code 78514-7?
LOINC code 78514-7 identifies "Neisseria meningitidis serogroups A+B+C+w135+Y+Escherichia coli K1 Ag [Presence] in Specimen by Latex agglutination". This term was created for, but not limited in use to, the Directigen (TM) Meningitis Combo Test, a latex agglutination test for the direct qualitative detection of antigens to H. influenzae type B, Streptococcus pneumoniae, Neisseria meningitidis Groups A, B, C, Y or W135 and Escherichia coli K1 in CSF, serum or urine, and Group B streptococcus in CSF and serum.
What does 78514-7 measure?
This code measures Neisseria meningitidis serogroups A+B+C+w135+Y+Escherichia coli K1 Ag 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.