LOINC Code 79375-2: Microscopic observation spec 2 Acid fast stain.Ziehl-Neelsen Nom (Sput)

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 Observation^2nd specimen. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Sputum.

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
• Method: Acid fast stain.Ziehl-Neelsen

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

• Microscopic observation [Identifier] in Sputum by Acid fast stain.Ziehl-Neelsen--2nd specimen
• Observation^2nd specimen
• The acid fast Ziehl-Neelsen stain is a special bacteriological stain to identify acid-fast organisms, mainly Mycobacteria. The reagents used are Ziehl-Neelsen carbol fushsin, acid alcohol, and methylene blue.
• Acd; Acid fast Stn; Acids; AFB stain; Convalescent; ID; Identity or presence; Infectious Disease; InfectiousDisease; Lower respiratory; Lung; Microbiology; Nominal; Point in time; Post immunization; Pulmonary; Pulmonology; Random; Respiratory; Second; sp2; Spec; Spt; Sputum; St; Stains; Stn; ZN Stn

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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