88584-8
LaboratoryCorynebacterium diphtheriae [Presence] in Upper respiratory specimen by Organism specific culture
LOINC 6-Axis Classification
Component
Corynebacterium diphtheriae
Property
PrThr
Time Aspect
Pt
System
Respiratory system specimen.upper
Scale Type
Ord
Method Type
Organism specific culture
Details
Class
MICRO
Order/Observation
Both
Short Name
C diphtheriae Upper resp Ql Cult
Display Name
C. diphtheriae Org specific cx Ql (Upper resp)
Related Names
Frequently Asked Questions
What is LOINC code 88584-8?
LOINC code 88584-8 identifies "Corynebacterium diphtheriae [Presence] in Upper respiratory specimen by Organism specific culture". It measures Corynebacterium diphtheriae in Respiratory system specimen.upper.
What does 88584-8 measure?
This code measures Corynebacterium diphtheriae in Respiratory system specimen.upper. 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.