95072-5
Laboratory1,3 beta glucan [Mass/volume] in Cerebral spinal fluid
Definition
Quantitative measurement of (1-3)-beta-D-Glucan in the cerebral spinal fluid (CSF) of patients with symptoms or predisposing conditions for invasive fungal infection. (1-3)-beta-D-Glucan is an abundant cell wall polysaccharide found in most fungi. Testing is performed as diagnostic and prognostic aid of central nervous system (CNS) fungal infection and to evaluate for fungal meningitis associated with exposure to contaminated epidural steroid injections.[PMID: 25378578][PMID: 23363831]
LOINC 6-Axis Classification
Component
1,3 beta glucan
Property
MCnc
Time Aspect
Pt
System
CSF
Scale Type
Qn
Method Type
N/A
Details
Class
MICRO
Order/Observation
Both
Short Name
1,3 beta glucan CSF-mCnc
Display Name
1,3 beta glucan (CSF) [Mass/Vol]
Related Names
Frequently Asked Questions
What is LOINC code 95072-5?
LOINC code 95072-5 identifies "1,3 beta glucan [Mass/volume] in Cerebral spinal fluid". Quantitative measurement of (1-3)-beta-D-Glucan in the cerebral spinal fluid (CSF) of patients with symptoms or predisposing conditions for invasive fungal infection. (1-3)-beta-D-Glucan is an abundant cell wall polysaccharide found in most fungi. Testing is performed as diagnostic and prognostic aid of central nervous system (CNS) fungal infection and to evaluate for fungal meningitis associated with exposure to contaminated epidural steroid injections.[PMID: 25378578][PMID: 23363831]
What does 95072-5 measure?
This code measures 1,3 beta glucan 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.