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87990-8

Laboratory

Acanthamoeba sp identified in Cerebral spinal fluid by Organism specific culture

LOINC 6-Axis Classification

Component

Acanthamoeba sp

Property

Prid

Time Aspect

Pt

System

CSF

Scale Type

Nom

Method Type

Organism specific culture

Details

Class

MICRO

Order/Observation

Both

Short Name

Acanthamoeba CSF Cult

Display Name

Acanthamoeba sp identified Org specific cx Nom (CSF)

Related Names

Amebic keratitisAmebic meningoencephalitisC&SCerebral spinal fluidCerebrospinal FlCultCulturesIDIdentity or presenceInfectious DiseaseInfectiousDiseaseMicrobiologyNeuroNeurologyNominalPoint in timeRandomSoil amoebaSpecspeciesSpinal FlSpinal FldSpinal FluSpinal Fluidspp

Frequently Asked Questions

What is LOINC code 87990-8?

LOINC code 87990-8 identifies "Acanthamoeba sp identified in Cerebral spinal fluid by Organism specific culture". It measures Acanthamoeba sp in CSF.

What does 87990-8 measure?

This code measures Acanthamoeba sp 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.