6559-9

LOINC Code


LOINC code6559-9
name
statusACTIVE

Fully-Specified Name

componentStreptococcus pyogenes Ag
propertyPrThr  =  Present or threshold:  The Property PrThr stands for “Presence or Threshold”, meaning either a) the actual presence or absence of an analyte, or b) that the amount of analyte detected is over some predetermined threshold.
timePt  =  Point in time:  To identify measures at a point in time. This is a synonym for “spot” or “random” as applied to urine measurements.
systemXXX
scaleOrd  =  Ordinal:  Ordered categorical responses, e.g., 1+, 2+, 3+; positive, negative; reactive, indeterminate, nonreactive.
methodIF  =  Immune Fluorescence:  Encompasses DFA, IFA, FA. Usually applies to cells and smears examined microscopically so that both the “where” and the “what” can be assessed, but can also be used on fluids in a way similar to ELISA. Does not include Cell binding assays (see CBA IFA above).

Additional Names

short nameACIF; Anticomplement Immunofluorescence; Antigen; Antigens; DFA; FA; Fluorescent antibody; Fluoresent; GAS; Group A Strep; ID; IFA; Immune fluorescence; Immunoflour; Immunofluor; Immunofluorescence; Infectious Disease; InfectiousDisease; Microbiology; Mis

Basic Attributes

classMICRO
type1  Laboratory
order vs. observationS pyo Ag Spec Q

Member of these Groups

LG41610-3Streptococcus pyogenes

Member of these Panels

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History/Usage

first released
last updated2.73
last change typeMIN  - change to field other than name

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