88344-7
LaboratoryIntracellular bacteria [Presence] in Ear by Light microscopy
Definition
The presence (none, few, marked, etc.) of intracellular bacteria (e.g. cocci or bacilli) in an ear swab sample taken from the left external ear. In veterinary medicine, the presence of intracellular bacteria in ear specimens indicates a more active leukemic cell response than simply the presence of white cells. In cases where white cells and bacteria are in proximity but the bacteria do not appear to be ingested suggests either sample contamination, ineffective neutrophils, or that the bacteria seen are not the cause of the inflammation.
LOINC 6-Axis Classification
Component
Intracellular bacteria
Property
PrThr
Time Aspect
Pt
System
Ear
Scale Type
Ord
Method Type
Microscopy.light
Details
Class
MICRO
Order/Observation
Observation
Short Name
Intracellular bact Ear Ql Micro
Display Name
Intracellular bacteria LM Ql (Ear)
Related Names
Frequently Asked Questions
What is LOINC code 88344-7?
LOINC code 88344-7 identifies "Intracellular bacteria [Presence] in Ear by Light microscopy". The presence (none, few, marked, etc.) of intracellular bacteria (e.g. cocci or bacilli) in an ear swab sample taken from the left external ear. In veterinary medicine, the presence of intracellular bacteria in ear specimens indicates a more active leukemic cell response than simply the presence of white cells. In cases where white cells and bacteria are in proximity but the bacteria do not appear to be ingested suggests either sample contamination, ineffective neutrophils, or that the bacteria seen are not the cause of the inflammation.
What does 88344-7 measure?
This code measures Intracellular bacteria in Ear. 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.