94558-4
LaboratorySARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) Ag [Presence] in Respiratory system specimen by Rapid immunoassay
Definition
Qualitative detection of SARS coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) antigen in respiratory specimens by rapid immunoassay methods. Testing is performed for the diagnosis of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19).
LOINC 6-Axis Classification
Component
SARS coronavirus 2 Ag
Property
PrThr
Time Aspect
Pt
System
Respiratory System Specimen
Scale Type
Ord
Method Type
IA.rapid
Details
Class
MICRO
Order/Observation
Both
Short Name
SARS-CoV-2 Ag Resp Ql IA.rapid
Display Name
SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) Ag IA.rapid Ql (Respiratory system specimen)
Related Names
Frequently Asked Questions
What is LOINC code 94558-4?
LOINC code 94558-4 identifies "SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) Ag [Presence] in Respiratory system specimen by Rapid immunoassay". Qualitative detection of SARS coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) antigen in respiratory specimens by rapid immunoassay methods. Testing is performed for the diagnosis of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19).
What does 94558-4 measure?
This code measures SARS coronavirus 2 Ag in Respiratory System Specimen. 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.