79189-7
LaboratoryHepatitis C virus core Ag [Presence] in Serum or Plasma by Immunoassay
Definition
HCV Ag assays are used as an aid in the diagnosis of suspected Hepatitis viral (HCV) infection and to monitor the status of infected individuals, i.e., whether the patient's infection has resolved or the patient has become a chronic carrier of the virus. This term was created for, but not limited in use to, the submitter's Architect System, HCV Ag test kit. In the USA the CDC testing algorithm does not include the HCV core antigen.
LOINC 6-Axis Classification
Component
Hepatitis C virus core Ag
Property
PrThr
Time Aspect
Pt
System
Ser/Plas
Scale Type
Ord
Method Type
IA
Details
Class
MICRO
Order/Observation
Both
Short Name
HCV core Ag SerPl Ql IA
Display Name
HCV core Ag IA Ql
Related Names
Frequently Asked Questions
What is LOINC code 79189-7?
LOINC code 79189-7 identifies "Hepatitis C virus core Ag [Presence] in Serum or Plasma by Immunoassay". HCV Ag assays are used as an aid in the diagnosis of suspected Hepatitis viral (HCV) infection and to monitor the status of infected individuals, i.e., whether the patient's infection has resolved or the patient has become a chronic carrier of the virus. This term was created for, but not limited in use to, the submitter's Architect System, HCV Ag test kit. In the USA the CDC testing algorithm does not include the HCV core antigen.
What does 79189-7 measure?
This code measures Hepatitis C virus core Ag in Ser/Plas. 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.