LOINC Code 89660-5: Microscopic observation Acid fast stain Nom (Implanted device)

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. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Implanted device.

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

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

• Microscopic observation [Identifier] in Implanted device by Acid fast stain
• Observation
• Acd; Acid fast Stn; Acids; AFB stain; ID; Identity or presence; Implnt dev; Infectious Disease; InfectiousDisease; Microbiology; Nominal; Point in time; Prostheses; Prosthesis; Prosthetic; Random; St; Stains; 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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