74784-0

LOINC code 74784-0 identifies "Influenza virus B lineage RNA [Identifier] in Specimen by NAA with probe detection". The overall interpretation of targets related to influenza B sub-typing of influenza virus type B viral RNA. In the upper respiratory tract, clinical specimens could include: nasopharyngeal swabs, nasal swabs, throat swabs, nasal aspirates, nasal washes and dual nasopharyngeal/throat swabs. Possible lower respiratory tract specimens include bronchoalveolar lavage, bronchial washings, tracheal aspirate, sputum, and lung tissue from patients with signs and symptoms of respiratory infection. This assay identifies the genetic lineage of human influenza B viruses as B/Yamagata or B/Victoria. This term was developed for, but not limited in use to, the CDC Human Influenza Virus Real-Time RT-PCR Diagnostic Panel.

This code measures Influenza virus B lineage RNA in XXX. It belongs to the MICRO class in the LOINC classification.

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