AutoICD API

81653-8

Laboratory

Blastomyces dermatitidis drk1 and Histoplasma capsulatum gapdh genes [Identifier] in Specimen by NAA with probe detection

Definition

This assay simultaneously detects and differentiates between Blastomyces dermtitidis and Histoplasma capsulatum. Example specimens include: body fluid, bone marrow, cerebrospinal fluid (CSF), respiratory (eg, bronchoalveolar lavage: BAL, bronchial washing, sputum), tissue (fresh), or bone.

LOINC 6-Axis Classification

Component

Blastomyces dermatitidis drk1 & Histoplasma capsulatum gapdh genes

Property

Prid

Time Aspect

Pt

System

XXX

Scale Type

Nom

Method Type

Probe.amp.tar

Details

Class

MICRO

Order/Observation

Both

Short Name

B derm drk1 + H caps gapdh Spec NAA+pr

Display Name

B. dermatitidis drk1 and H. capsulatum gapdh genes NAA+probe Nom (Specimen)

Related Names

3 Self-Sustaining Sequence Replication3SR SRAmplifAmplificationAmplifiedB derm drk1+H caps gapdhB dermatB dermatitidisBlastoBlastomycosisDNA NUCLEIC ACID PROBEDNA probeH capsulH capsulatumH farciminosumHistoHistoplHistoplasma farciminosumHistoplasmosHistoplasmosisIDIdentity or presenceInfectious DiseaseInfectiousDiseaseLATLCRLigase chain reactionLigation-activated transcriptionMicrobiologyMiscMiscellaneousNAA+probeNAATNASBANominalNucleic acid sequence based analysisOtherPCRPoint in timePolymerase chain reactionProbe ampProbe with ampificationProbe with target amplificationQBRRandomSDASpecStrand Displacement AmplificationTMATo be specified in another part of the messageTranscription mediated amplificationUnspecified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is LOINC code 81653-8?

LOINC code 81653-8 identifies "Blastomyces dermatitidis drk1 and Histoplasma capsulatum gapdh genes [Identifier] in Specimen by NAA with probe detection". This assay simultaneously detects and differentiates between Blastomyces dermtitidis and Histoplasma capsulatum. Example specimens include: body fluid, bone marrow, cerebrospinal fluid (CSF), respiratory (eg, bronchoalveolar lavage: BAL, bronchial washing, sputum), tissue (fresh), or bone.

What does 81653-8 measure?

This code measures Blastomyces dermatitidis drk1 & Histoplasma capsulatum gapdh genes 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.