82464-9
LaboratoryMosquito count [#] in Environmental specimen
Definition
The number of mosquitoes present in the environmental specimen (e.g., mosquito pool) that was examined. This term may be used by public health laboratories to report the number of mosquitoes in conjunction with the mosquito species [LOINC: 82465-6] as well as the pathogen(s), if any, that the mosquito is carrying, such as Zika virus [LOINC: 79190-5], West Nile virus [LOINC: 34892-0] or Western Equine encephalitis virus [LOINC: 54036-9].
LOINC 6-Axis Classification
Component
Mosquitoes tested
Property
Num
Time Aspect
Pt
System
Environmental specimen
Scale Type
Qn
Method Type
N/A
Details
Class
MICRO
Order/Observation
Both
Short Name
Mosquitoes tested Environ spec
Display Name
Mosquitoes tested (Environmental specimen) [#]
Related Names
Frequently Asked Questions
What is LOINC code 82464-9?
LOINC code 82464-9 identifies "Mosquito count [#] in Environmental specimen". The number of mosquitoes present in the environmental specimen (e.g., mosquito pool) that was examined. This term may be used by public health laboratories to report the number of mosquitoes in conjunction with the mosquito species [LOINC: 82465-6] as well as the pathogen(s), if any, that the mosquito is carrying, such as Zika virus [LOINC: 79190-5], West Nile virus [LOINC: 34892-0] or Western Equine encephalitis virus [LOINC: 54036-9].
What does 82464-9 measure?
This code measures Mosquitoes tested in Environmental specimen. 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.