94760-6
LaboratorySARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) N gene [Presence] in Nasopharynx by NAA with probe detection
Definition
Qualitative results for the detection of nucleic acids within the N gene of SARS coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) in nasopharyngeal specimens by nucleic acid amplification with probe based detection. Testing is performed for the diagnosis of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19).
LOINC 6-Axis Classification
Component
SARS coronavirus 2 N gene
Property
PrThr
Time Aspect
Pt
System
Nph
Scale Type
Ord
Method Type
Probe.amp.tar
Details
Class
MICRO
Order/Observation
Both
Short Name
SARS-CoV-2 N gene Nph Ql NAA+probe
Display Name
SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) N gene NAA+probe Ql (Nph)
Related Names
Frequently Asked Questions
What is LOINC code 94760-6?
LOINC code 94760-6 identifies "SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) N gene [Presence] in Nasopharynx by NAA with probe detection". Qualitative results for the detection of nucleic acids within the N gene of SARS coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) in nasopharyngeal specimens by nucleic acid amplification with probe based detection. Testing is performed for the diagnosis of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19).
What does 94760-6 measure?
This code measures SARS coronavirus 2 N gene in Nph. 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.