72161-3
LOINC Code
| LOINC code | 72161-3 | |
|---|---|---|
| name | ||
| description | The nature and number of epithelial cells are recorded along with the presence of bacteria, yeast, and other cells from a Gram stain on any part of the body where infection is suspected. Specimens include swab of abscess, cervical or vaginal swab, pus, throat or nose swab. Results are used for diagnosis, selection of antibiotics for treatment, and antimicrobial susceptibility testing. | |
| status | ACTIVE | |
Fully-Specified Name | ||
| component | Epithelial cells | |
| property | PrThr = 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. | |
| time | Pt = Point in time: To identify measures at a point in time. This is a synonym for “spot” or “random” as applied to urine measurements. | |
| system | XXX | |
| scale | Ord = Ordinal: Ordered categorical responses, e.g., 1+, 2+, 3+; positive, negative; reactive, indeterminate, nonreactive. | |
| method | Gram stain | |
Additional Names | ||
| short name | Cell; Cellularity; Epi; Epi Cells; Epith; Epithelia; Gram Stn; HEMATOLOGY/CELL COUNTS; Misc; Miscellaneous; Ordinal; Other; Point in time; PR; QL; Qual; Qualitative; Random; Screen; Spec; St; Stains; Stn; To be specified in another part of the message; Un | |
Basic Attributes | ||
| class | HEM/BC | |
| type | 1 Laboratory | |
| order vs. observation | Epi Cells Spec | |
History/Usage | ||
| first released | ||
| last updated | 2.73 | |
| last change type | MIN - change to field other than name | |
Related Names | ||
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