88905-5
LaboratoryInfluenza virus B Ag [Presence] in Lower respiratory specimen by Immunofluorescence
Definition
Samples that are positive for influenza virus display fluorescence in the cytoplasmic and/or nucleus. Cytoplasmic staining appears punctate with large inclusions, and nuclear staining is typically uniformly bright.
LOINC 6-Axis Classification
Component
Influenza virus B Ag
Property
PrThr
Time Aspect
Pt
System
Respiratory system specimen.lower
Scale Type
Ord
Method Type
IF
Details
Class
MICRO
Order/Observation
Both
Short Name
FLUBV Ag Lower resp Ql IF
Display Name
FLUBV Ag IF Ql (Lower resp)
Related Names
Frequently Asked Questions
What is LOINC code 88905-5?
LOINC code 88905-5 identifies "Influenza virus B Ag [Presence] in Lower respiratory specimen by Immunofluorescence". Samples that are positive for influenza virus display fluorescence in the cytoplasmic and/or nucleus. Cytoplasmic staining appears punctate with large inclusions, and nuclear staining is typically uniformly bright.
What does 88905-5 measure?
This code measures Influenza virus B Ag in Respiratory system specimen.lower. 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.