76091-8
LaboratoryRespiratory pathogens DNA and RNA 4 panel - Nasopharynx by NAA with probe detection
Definition
Determining the etiology of respiratory symptoms remains a clinical and laboratory challenge. Infections with respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), influenza viruses (IVs), and adenoviruses (AdVs) are traditionally diagnosed using viral culture and direct immunofluorescence (DIF) tests, however real-time PCR studies considerably increase diagnostic yields for respiratory viruses from patients with respiratory symptoms within a clinically relevant time frame, allowing clinicians to start optimal patient management, and to initiate adequate use of antiviral therapy and optimal infection control. [PMCID: PMC1932984]
LOINC 6-Axis Classification
Component
Respiratory pathogens DNA & RNA 4 panel
Property
-
Time Aspect
Pt
System
Nph
Scale Type
-
Method Type
Probe.amp.tar
Details
Class
PANEL.MICRO
Order/Observation
Order
Short Name
Resp path 4 Pnl Nph NAA+probe
Display Name
Respiratory pathogens DNA and RNA 4 panel NAA+probe (Nph)
Related Names
Frequently Asked Questions
What is LOINC code 76091-8?
LOINC code 76091-8 identifies "Respiratory pathogens DNA and RNA 4 panel - Nasopharynx by NAA with probe detection". Determining the etiology of respiratory symptoms remains a clinical and laboratory challenge. Infections with respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), influenza viruses (IVs), and adenoviruses (AdVs) are traditionally diagnosed using viral culture and direct immunofluorescence (DIF) tests, however real-time PCR studies considerably increase diagnostic yields for respiratory viruses from patients with respiratory symptoms within a clinically relevant time frame, allowing clinicians to start optimal patient management, and to initiate adequate use of antiviral therapy and optimal infection control. [PMCID: PMC1932984]
What does 76091-8 measure?
This code measures Respiratory pathogens DNA & RNA 4 panel in Nph. It belongs to the PANEL.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.