94316-7
LaboratorySARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) N gene [Presence] in Specimen by NAA with probe detection
Definition
Qualitative detection of nucleic acids within the nucleoprotein (N) gene of SARS coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) in various specimens, including lower & upper respiratory, serum, stool or urine, by nucleic acid amplification with probe-based detection. Various assays have been developed that contain primer-probe sets targeting N gene. [https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019/technical-guidance/laboratory-guidance] If using the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) SARS-CoV-2 (2019-nCoV) assay, use the codes specific for the target 1 (N1) [LOINC: 94307-6] and target 2 (N2) [LOINC: 94308-4] primer-probe sets for the N gene developed by CDC.[CDC: coronavirus/COVID-19/lab/] The N3 target in the CDC assay is specific for SARS-like Coronavirus [LOINC: 94310-0].
LOINC 6-Axis Classification
Component
SARS coronavirus 2 N gene
Property
PrThr
Time Aspect
Pt
System
XXX
Scale Type
Ord
Method Type
Probe.amp.tar
Details
Class
MICRO
Order/Observation
Both
Short Name
SARS-CoV-2 N gene Spec Ql NAA+probe
Display Name
SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) N gene NAA+probe Ql (Specimen)
Related Names
Frequently Asked Questions
What is LOINC code 94316-7?
LOINC code 94316-7 identifies "SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) N gene [Presence] in Specimen by NAA with probe detection". Qualitative detection of nucleic acids within the nucleoprotein (N) gene of SARS coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) in various specimens, including lower & upper respiratory, serum, stool or urine, by nucleic acid amplification with probe-based detection. Various assays have been developed that contain primer-probe sets targeting N gene. [https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019/technical-guidance/laboratory-guidance] If using the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) SARS-CoV-2 (2019-nCoV) assay, use the codes specific for the target 1 (N1) [LOINC: 94307-6] and target 2 (N2) [LOINC: 94308-4] primer-probe sets for the N gene developed by CDC.[CDC: coronavirus/COVID-19/lab/] The N3 target in the CDC assay is specific for SARS-like Coronavirus [LOINC: 94310-0].
What does 94316-7 measure?
This code measures SARS coronavirus 2 N gene 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.