95127-7
LaboratoryMycobacterium tuberculosis lipoarabinomannan Ag [Presence] in Urine by Rapid immunoassay
Definition
Lipoarabinomannan (LAM) detection in urine is an important Tuberculosis diagnostic biomarker. It is also listed on the World Health Organization's Essential Diagnostics List specifically to help diagnose TB in patients with HIV. [https://www.who.int/medical_devices/publications/EDL_2_0_Standalone.pdf?ua=1]
LOINC 6-Axis Classification
Component
Mycobacterium tuberculosis lipoarabinomannan Ag
Property
PrThr
Time Aspect
Pt
System
Urine
Scale Type
Ord
Method Type
IA.rapid
Details
Class
MICRO
Order/Observation
Both
Short Name
LAM Ag Ur Ql IA.rapid
Display Name
Mycobacterium tuberculosis lipoarabinomannan Ag IA.rapid Ql (U)
Related Names
Frequently Asked Questions
What is LOINC code 95127-7?
LOINC code 95127-7 identifies "Mycobacterium tuberculosis lipoarabinomannan Ag [Presence] in Urine by Rapid immunoassay". Lipoarabinomannan (LAM) detection in urine is an important Tuberculosis diagnostic biomarker. It is also listed on the World Health Organization's Essential Diagnostics List specifically to help diagnose TB in patients with HIV. [https://www.who.int/medical_devices/publications/EDL_2_0_Standalone.pdf?ua=1]
What does 95127-7 measure?
This code measures Mycobacterium tuberculosis lipoarabinomannan Ag in Urine. 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.