LOINC Code 33643-8: Limulus amebocyte lysate test Qn (Nonbiological fluid)

What is this code?

LOINC codes identify tests, measurements, observations, survey items, and clinical questions in a standardized way. It is associated with the component Limulus amebocyte lysate test. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Flu.nonbiological.

When is it used?

• Used in lab systems, EHRs, and clinical data exchange.
• May identify a test, observation, survey item, or clinical document request rather than a diagnosis.
• Status: ACTIVE
• Order vs observation: Both

What it does not mean

• The code identifies the observation or test, not the actual result.

Key facts

• Limulus amebocyte lysate test [Units/volume] in Nonbiological fluid
• Limulus amebocyte lysate test
• Detects gram negative endotoxins in aqueous solutions used in patient management.
• Arbitrary concentration; Endotoxin test; Fld.NB; ID; Infectious Disease; InfectiousDisease; LAL; LAL Test; Microbiology; Point in time; QNT; Quan; Quant; Quantitative; Random

Where you may see this code

You may see this code in lab systems, lab reports, EHR exports, interoperability feeds, or other structured clinical data exchanges.

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