86590-7
LaboratoryStreptococcus pneumoniae Ag [Presence] in Cerebral spinal fluid by Rapid immunoassay
Definition
Detection of Streptococcus pneumoniae antigen in cerebrospinal fluid by immunoassay in 60 minutes or less. Rapid S. pneumoniae assays that are currently available include, but are not limited to, Alere BinaxNOW S. pneumoniae, Meridian Bioscience TRU STREP PNEUMO, Sofia S. pneumoniae FIA, and Trinity Biotech Uni-Gold S. pneumoniae.
LOINC 6-Axis Classification
Component
Streptococcus pneumoniae Ag
Property
PrThr
Time Aspect
Pt
System
CSF
Scale Type
Ord
Method Type
IA.rapid
Details
Class
MICRO
Order/Observation
Both
Short Name
S pneum Ag CSF Ql IA.rapid
Display Name
S. pneumoniae Ag IA.rapid Ql (CSF)
Related Names
Frequently Asked Questions
What is LOINC code 86590-7?
LOINC code 86590-7 identifies "Streptococcus pneumoniae Ag [Presence] in Cerebral spinal fluid by Rapid immunoassay". Detection of Streptococcus pneumoniae antigen in cerebrospinal fluid by immunoassay in 60 minutes or less. Rapid S. pneumoniae assays that are currently available include, but are not limited to, Alere BinaxNOW S. pneumoniae, Meridian Bioscience TRU STREP PNEUMO, Sofia S. pneumoniae FIA, and Trinity Biotech Uni-Gold S. pneumoniae.
What does 86590-7 measure?
This code measures Streptococcus pneumoniae Ag in CSF. 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.