79708-4
LaboratoryBorrelia burgdorferi IgG Ab [Presence] in Serum or Plasma by Immunofluorescence
Definition
This term was created for the submitter's Euroimmun Borrelia mosaics and Europlus Borrelia mosaics immunofluorescence test kit, which detects antibodies against borreliae, bacterial smears of B. afzelii, B. burgdorferi, or B. garinii.
LOINC 6-Axis Classification
Component
Borrelia burgdorferi Ab.IgG
Property
PrThr
Time Aspect
Pt
System
Ser/Plas
Scale Type
Ord
Method Type
IF
Details
Class
MICRO
Order/Observation
Both
Short Name
B burgdor IgG SerPl Ql IF
Display Name
B. burgdorferi IgG IF Ql
Related Names
Frequently Asked Questions
What is LOINC code 79708-4?
LOINC code 79708-4 identifies "Borrelia burgdorferi IgG Ab [Presence] in Serum or Plasma by Immunofluorescence". This term was created for the submitter's Euroimmun Borrelia mosaics and Europlus Borrelia mosaics immunofluorescence test kit, which detects antibodies against borreliae, bacterial smears of B. afzelii, B. burgdorferi, or B. garinii.
What does 79708-4 measure?
This code measures Borrelia burgdorferi Ab.IgG in Ser/Plas. 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.