96910-5
LaboratoryAcanthamoeba sp and Naegleria fowleri and Balamuthia mandrillaris DNA panel - Specimen
Definition
This panel contains terms to report the presence or absence of three types of free-living amoeba: Acanthamoeba species, Naegleria fowleri, and Balamuthia mandrillaris. Typical specimens include cerebrospinal fluid and tissue specimens such as brain, skin, and lung.
LOINC 6-Axis Classification
Component
Acanthamoeba sp & Naegleria fowleri & Balamuthia mandrillaris DNA panel
Property
-
Time Aspect
Pt
System
XXX
Scale Type
-
Method Type
N/A
Details
Class
PANEL.MICRO
Order/Observation
Order
Short Name
Free-living amoeba Pnl Spec
Display Name
Acanthamoeba sp and N. fowleri and B. mandrillaris DNA panel (Specimen)
Related Names
Frequently Asked Questions
What is LOINC code 96910-5?
LOINC code 96910-5 identifies "Acanthamoeba sp and Naegleria fowleri and Balamuthia mandrillaris DNA panel - Specimen". This panel contains terms to report the presence or absence of three types of free-living amoeba: Acanthamoeba species, Naegleria fowleri, and Balamuthia mandrillaris. Typical specimens include cerebrospinal fluid and tissue specimens such as brain, skin, and lung.
What does 96910-5 measure?
This code measures Acanthamoeba sp & Naegleria fowleri & Balamuthia mandrillaris DNA panel in XXX. It belongs to the PANEL.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.