Microscopic observation [Identifier] in Saliva (oral fluid) by Gram stain   88634-1

LOINC Code


LOINC code88634-1
nameMicroscopic observation [Identifier] in Saliva (oral fluid) by Gram stain
descriptionGram stain and culture of saliva may be used to identify pathogens associated with dental caries and can help identify patients at high risk for periodontal disease.
statusACTIVE

Fully-Specified Name

componentMicroscopic observation
propertyPrid  =  Presence or identity:  Prid stands for “Presence or identity”, is used for assays that detect whether or not an analyte of a particular kind is present, and if it is, to identify the specific analyte.
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.
systemSaliva
scaleNom  =  Nominal:  Nominal or categorical responses that do not have a natural ordering. (e.g., names of bacteria, reported as answers, categories of appearance that do not have a natural ordering, such as, yellow, clear, bloody.
methodGram stain

Additional Names

short nameGram Stn Sal

Basic Attributes

classMICRO
type1  Laboratory
order vs. observationBoth

Associated Observations

LOINC codes that represent optional associated observation(s) for a clinical observation or laboratory test. A LOINC term may represent a single associated observation or panel containing several associated observations.

History/Usage

first released
last updated2.64
last change typeADD  - added

Related Names

Gram Stn
ID
Identity or presence
Infectious Disease
InfectiousDisease
Microbiology
Nominal
Oral fluid
Point in time
Random
Sal
St
Stains
Stn

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