AutoICD API

88173-0

Laboratory

Microscopic observation [Presence] in Pleural fluid by Acid fast stain

LOINC 6-Axis Classification

Component

Observation

Property

PrThr

Time Aspect

Pt

System

Plr fld

Scale Type

Ord

Method Type

Acid fast stain

Details

Class

MICRO

Order/Observation

Both

Short Name

Acid fast Stn Plr Ql

Display Name

Microscopic observation Acid fast stain Ql (Pleur fld)

Related Names

AcdAcid fast StnAcidsAFB stainLungMicrobiologyOrdinalPleuralPleural fluidPoint in timePRPulmonaryPulmonologyQlQualQualitativeRandomRespiratoryScreenStStainsStnthoracentesis fluid

Frequently Asked Questions

What is LOINC code 88173-0?

LOINC code 88173-0 identifies "Microscopic observation [Presence] in Pleural fluid by Acid fast stain". It measures Observation in Plr fld.

What does 88173-0 measure?

This code measures Observation in Plr fld. 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.