AutoICD API

95527-8

Laboratory

Cytomegalovirus IgG Ab [Presence] in Saliva (oral fluid) by Immunoassay

Definition

Buccal swab sampling is a noninvasive alternative to determining a patient's cytomegalovirus (CMV) IgG serostatus for non-diagnostic purposes, such as haematopoietic stem cell transplantation donor screening.[PMID: 32052845]

LOINC 6-Axis Classification

Component

Cytomegalovirus Ab.IgG

Property

PrThr

Time Aspect

Pt

System

Saliva

Scale Type

Ord

Method Type

IA

Details

Class

MICRO

Order/Observation

Both

Short Name

CMV IgG Sal Ql IA

Display Name

CMV IgG IA Ql (Sal)

Related Names

ABSAbyAntbyAntiAntibodiesAntibodyAutoantibodiesAutoantibodyCMVCytomegalo virusCytomgalEIAELFAELISAEnzyme immunoassayHHV-5Human Herpesvirus-5IAAIDImmune globulin GImmunoglobulin GInfectious DiseaseInfectiousDiseaseMEIAMicrobiologyOral fluidOrdinalPoint in timePRQLQualQualitativeRandomSalScreenSUDS

Frequently Asked Questions

What is LOINC code 95527-8?

LOINC code 95527-8 identifies "Cytomegalovirus IgG Ab [Presence] in Saliva (oral fluid) by Immunoassay". Buccal swab sampling is a noninvasive alternative to determining a patient's cytomegalovirus (CMV) IgG serostatus for non-diagnostic purposes, such as haematopoietic stem cell transplantation donor screening.[PMID: 32052845]

What does 95527-8 measure?

This code measures Cytomegalovirus Ab.IgG in Saliva. 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.