9539-8
LaboratoryLa Crosse virus IgG Ab [Titer] in Cerebral spinal fluid by Immunofluorescence
Definition
California encephalitis virus has more than 20 strains, most of which include "strain" in the name. In some cases such as La Crosse virus, however, the name does not signal that it is a strain of California encephalitis.
LOINC 6-Axis Classification
Component
La Crosse virus Ab.IgG
Property
Titr
Time Aspect
Pt
System
CSF
Scale Type
SemiQn
Method Type
IF
Details
Class
MICRO
Order/Observation
Both
Short Name
LACV IgG Titr CSF IF
Display Name
La Crosse virus IgG IF (CSF) [Titer]
Related Names
Frequently Asked Questions
What is LOINC code 9539-8?
LOINC code 9539-8 identifies "La Crosse virus IgG Ab [Titer] in Cerebral spinal fluid by Immunofluorescence". California encephalitis virus has more than 20 strains, most of which include "strain" in the name. In some cases such as La Crosse virus, however, the name does not signal that it is a strain of California encephalitis.
What does 9539-8 measure?
This code measures La Crosse virus Ab.IgG 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.