68961-2
LaboratoryHIV 1 Ab [Presence] in Serum, Plasma or Blood by Rapid immunoassay
Definition
This term is intended to encode test results obtained within minutes. An example is the bioLytical INSTI HIV-1 kit, which can be used on serum, plasma, or whole blood, including fingerstick. At the time of creation, only the HIV-1 test is approved for use in the US, although an HIV-2 test is available.
LOINC 6-Axis Classification
Component
HIV 1 Ab
Property
PrThr
Time Aspect
Pt
System
Ser/Plas/Bld
Scale Type
Ord
Method Type
IA.rapid
Details
Class
MICRO
Order/Observation
Both
Short Name
HIV1 Ab SerPlBld Ql IA.rapid
Display Name
HIV 1 Ab IA.rapid Ql (S/P/Bld)
Related Names
Frequently Asked Questions
What is LOINC code 68961-2?
LOINC code 68961-2 identifies "HIV 1 Ab [Presence] in Serum, Plasma or Blood by Rapid immunoassay". This term is intended to encode test results obtained within minutes. An example is the bioLytical INSTI HIV-1 kit, which can be used on serum, plasma, or whole blood, including fingerstick. At the time of creation, only the HIV-1 test is approved for use in the US, although an HIV-2 test is available.
What does 68961-2 measure?
This code measures HIV 1 Ab in Ser/Plas/Bld. It belongs to the MICRO class in the LOINC classification.
What is LOINC?
LOINC (Logical Observation Identifiers Names and Codes) is a universal standard for identifying laboratory and clinical observations. It is maintained by the Regenstrief Institute and used worldwide for health data exchange.