73732-0
LaboratoryHuman papilloma virus 26+31+33+35+39+45+51+52+53+56+58+59+66+68+73+82 DNA [Presence] in Genital specimen by NAA with probe detection
Definition
Of more than 100 types of human papilloma virus (HPV), 18 that are considered high-risk for causing cervical cancer are 16,18, 26, 31, 33, 35, 39, 45, 51, 52, 53, 56, 58, 59, 66, 68, 73 and 82. HPV 16 and 18 are often reported distinctly, while this test reports the presence of the remaining 16 as a single ordinal.
LOINC 6-Axis Classification
Component
Human papilloma virus 26+31+33+35+39+45+51+52+53+56+58+59+66+68+73+82 DNA
Property
PrThr
Time Aspect
Pt
System
Genital
Scale Type
Ord
Method Type
Probe.amp.tar
Details
Class
MICRO
Order/Observation
Both
Short Name
HPV H risk 16 DNA Genital Ql NAA+probe
Display Name
HPV 26+31+33+35+39+45+51+52+53+56+58+59+66+68+73+82 DNA NAA+probe Ql (Genital specimen)
Related Names
Frequently Asked Questions
What is LOINC code 73732-0?
LOINC code 73732-0 identifies "Human papilloma virus 26+31+33+35+39+45+51+52+53+56+58+59+66+68+73+82 DNA [Presence] in Genital specimen by NAA with probe detection". Of more than 100 types of human papilloma virus (HPV), 18 that are considered high-risk for causing cervical cancer are 16,18, 26, 31, 33, 35, 39, 45, 51, 52, 53, 56, 58, 59, 66, 68, 73 and 82. HPV 16 and 18 are often reported distinctly, while this test reports the presence of the remaining 16 as a single ordinal.
What does 73732-0 measure?
This code measures Human papilloma virus 26+31+33+35+39+45+51+52+53+56+58+59+66+68+73+82 DNA in Genital. 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.