Part Description

LP14122-3   Giardia lamblia
Giardia lamblia, or Giardia intestinalis, is a pear-shaped flagellated parasitic protozoa that attaches to the intestinal epithelium and feeds on mucous secretions. The organism is often non-pathogenic and found in completely asymptomatic individuals. Individuals with giardiasis, a colonization of the G. lamblia in the small intestines, can develop diarrhea and abdominal pain, occasionally vomiting and fever. Source: Regenstrief LOINC

LOINC Names Get Info

Fully-Specified Name
Giardia lamblia DNA:PrThr:Pt:{Specimen}:Ord:{Molgen}
Long Common Name
Giardia lamblia DNA [Presence] in Specimen by Molgen
Short Name
G lamblia DNA Spec Ql
Display Name
G. lamblia DNA Molgen Ql (Specimen)
Consumer Name Alpha Get Info
Giardia lamblia, Specimen

Part Model Get Info

Basic Attributes

Class
MICRO
Type
Laboratory
First Released
Version 2.83
Last Updated
Version 2.83 (ADD)
Order vs. Observation
Both

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LOINC GroupGroup Name
LG41616-0Giardia lamblia

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