7941-8
LaboratoryLa Crosse virus IgM Ab [Units/volume] in Serum
Definition
California encephalitis virus has more than 20 strains, most of which include "strain" in the name. In some cases such as La Crosse virus, however, the name does not signal that it is a strain of California encephalitis.
LOINC 6-Axis Classification
Component
La Crosse virus Ab.IgM
Property
ACnc
Time Aspect
Pt
System
Ser
Scale Type
Qn
Method Type
N/A
Details
Class
MICRO
Order/Observation
Both
Short Name
LACV IgM Ser-aCnc
Display Name
La Crosse virus IgM Qn (S)
Related Names
Frequently Asked Questions
What is LOINC code 7941-8?
LOINC code 7941-8 identifies "La Crosse virus IgM Ab [Units/volume] in Serum". California encephalitis virus has more than 20 strains, most of which include "strain" in the name. In some cases such as La Crosse virus, however, the name does not signal that it is a strain of California encephalitis.
What does 7941-8 measure?
This code measures La Crosse virus Ab.IgM in Ser. 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.