94819-0
LaboratorySARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) RNA [Log #/volume] (viral load) in Specimen by NAA with probe detection
Definition
Quantitative detection of SARS coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) viral load in a specimen, such as a nasopharyngeal swab, blood, serum, or stool, by nucleic acid amplification with probe-based detection. The viral load reflects how well a virus is replicating in an infected person. A high viral load for SARS-CoV-2 indicates a significant amount of coronavirus is present in the patient.
LOINC 6-Axis Classification
Component
SARS coronavirus 2 RNA
Property
LnCnc
Time Aspect
Pt
System
XXX
Scale Type
Qn
Method Type
Probe.amp.tar
Details
Class
MICRO
Order/Observation
Observation
Short Name
SARS-CoV-2 RNA Spec NAA+probe-Log#
Display Name
SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) RNA NAA+probe (Specimen) [Log #/Vol]
Related Names
Frequently Asked Questions
What is LOINC code 94819-0?
LOINC code 94819-0 identifies "SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) RNA [Log #/volume] (viral load) in Specimen by NAA with probe detection". Quantitative detection of SARS coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) viral load in a specimen, such as a nasopharyngeal swab, blood, serum, or stool, by nucleic acid amplification with probe-based detection. The viral load reflects how well a virus is replicating in an infected person. A high viral load for SARS-CoV-2 indicates a significant amount of coronavirus is present in the patient.
What does 94819-0 measure?
This code measures SARS coronavirus 2 RNA 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.