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96910-5

Laboratory

Acanthamoeba 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

Amebic keratitisAmebic meningoencephalitisB mandrillarisDeoxyribonucleic acidFree-living amoeba PnlIDInfectious DiseaseInfectiousDiseaseMicrobiologyMiscMiscellaneousN fowleriOtherPanPANEL.MICROBIOLOGYPanlPnlPoint in timeRandomSoil amoebaSpecspeciessppTo be specified in another part of the messageUnspecified

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.