Macroscopic observation [Interpretation] in Specimen Narrative   74574-5

LOINC Code


LOINC code74574-5
nameMacroscopic observation [Interpretation] in Specimen Narrative
descriptionThis macroscopic exam test is a direct general observation of a microbiology specimen without a microscope. The result is given in free text and may comment on any aspect of the specimen that is considered relevant.
statusACTIVE

Fully-Specified Name

componentMacroscopic observation
propertyImp  =  Impression/interpretation of study
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.
systemXXX
scaleNar  =  Narrative:  Text narrative, such as the description of a microscopic part of a surgical papule test.
method

Additional Names

short nameMacroscopic obs Spec-Imp

Basic Attributes

classMICRO
type1  Laboratory
order vs. observationObservation

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 updated2.69
last change typeMIN  - change to field other than name

Related Names

Impression
Impression/interpretation of study
Impressions
Interp
Interpretation
Microbiology
Misc
Miscellaneous
Narrative
Other
Point in time
Random
Report
Spec
To be specified in another part of the message
Unspecified

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