74474-8
LaboratoryMiddle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV) upE gene RNA [Presence] in Specimen by NAA with probe detection
Definition
Real-time PCR is performed to detect the presence of MERS-CoV RNA in respiratory specimens (nasopharyngeal, oropharyngeal swabs, sputum, lower respiratory aspirates/washes), serum, and stool. This code was created for, but not limited in use to, the submitter's primer and probe set, NCV-2012 rRT-PCR (CDC; Catalog #KT0136), which targets the nucleocapsid protein gene (NCV.N2 and NCV.N3) and upstream the MERS-CoV envelope protein gene (NCV.upE).
LOINC 6-Axis Classification
Component
Middle east respiratory syndrome coronavirus upE gene RNA
Property
PrThr
Time Aspect
Pt
System
XXX
Scale Type
Ord
Method Type
Probe.amp.tar
Details
Class
MICRO
Order/Observation
Both
Short Name
MERS-CoV upE RNA Spec Ql NAA+probe
Display Name
MERS-CoV upE gene RNA NAA+probe Ql (Specimen)
Related Names
Frequently Asked Questions
What is LOINC code 74474-8?
LOINC code 74474-8 identifies "Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV) upE gene RNA [Presence] in Specimen by NAA with probe detection". Real-time PCR is performed to detect the presence of MERS-CoV RNA in respiratory specimens (nasopharyngeal, oropharyngeal swabs, sputum, lower respiratory aspirates/washes), serum, and stool. This code was created for, but not limited in use to, the submitter's primer and probe set, NCV-2012 rRT-PCR (CDC; Catalog #KT0136), which targets the nucleocapsid protein gene (NCV.N2 and NCV.N3) and upstream the MERS-CoV envelope protein gene (NCV.upE).
What does 74474-8 measure?
This code measures Middle east respiratory syndrome coronavirus upE gene RNA in XXX. 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.