74857-4
LaboratoryWest Nile virus RNA [Presence] in Serum or Plasma from Donor by NAA with probe detection
Definition
A qualitative in vitro nucleic acid screening test for the direct detection of West Nile Virus (WNV) RNA in human plasma. This test screens donor samples for west nile virus RNA in plasma from individual human donors, including donors of whole blood, blood components and other living donors. This test also screens organ and tissue donors when donor samples are obtained while the donor's heart is still beating, and in testing cadaveric (non-heart-beating) donors. Not intended for use on samples of cord blood. Plasma from all donors may be screened as individual specimens. For donations of whole blood and blood components, plasma samples may be tested individually or in pools comprised of not more than six individual samples. For donations from cadaveric (non-heart-beating) organ and tissue donors, samples may only be screened as individual specimens. Not intended for use in the diagnosis of infection with WNV. This term was based on, but not limited in use to, the cobas West Nile Virus RNA assay.
LOINC 6-Axis Classification
Component
West Nile Virus RNA
Property
PrThr
Time Aspect
Pt
System
Ser/Plas^Donor
Scale Type
Ord
Method Type
Probe.amp.tar
Details
Class
MICRO
Order/Observation
Both
Short Name
WNV RNA SerPl Donr Ql NAA+probe
Display Name
West Nile virus RNA NAA+probe Ql (S/P donor)
Related Names
Frequently Asked Questions
What is LOINC code 74857-4?
LOINC code 74857-4 identifies "West Nile virus RNA [Presence] in Serum or Plasma from Donor by NAA with probe detection". A qualitative in vitro nucleic acid screening test for the direct detection of West Nile Virus (WNV) RNA in human plasma. This test screens donor samples for west nile virus RNA in plasma from individual human donors, including donors of whole blood, blood components and other living donors. This test also screens organ and tissue donors when donor samples are obtained while the donor's heart is still beating, and in testing cadaveric (non-heart-beating) donors. Not intended for use on samples of cord blood. Plasma from all donors may be screened as individual specimens. For donations of whole blood and blood components, plasma samples may be tested individually or in pools comprised of not more than six individual samples. For donations from cadaveric (non-heart-beating) organ and tissue donors, samples may only be screened as individual specimens. Not intended for use in the diagnosis of infection with WNV. This term was based on, but not limited in use to, the cobas West Nile Virus RNA assay.
What does 74857-4 measure?
This code measures West Nile Virus RNA in Ser/Plas^Donor. 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.