96273-8
LaboratoryHIV 1 RNA+HIV 2 RNA+Hepatitis C virus RNA+Hepatitis B virus DNA [Presence] in Serum, Plasma or Blood from Donor by NAA with probe detection
Definition
This term is used for tests that screen donor serum, plasma, or blood for the HIV, Hepatitis B, and Hepatitis C viruses without differentiating between them. A positive result means that one or more of the 3 viruses is present without identifying which one, and a negative result means that none of the three are present.
LOINC 6-Axis Classification
Component
HIV 1 RNA+HIV 2 RNA+Hepatitis C virus RNA+Hepatitis B virus DNA
Property
PrThr
Time Aspect
Pt
System
Ser/Plas/Bld^Donor
Scale Type
Ord
Method Type
Probe.amp.tar
Details
Class
MICRO
Order/Observation
Both
Short Name
HIV1+2+HCV+HBV SerPlBld Donr Ql NAA+prb
Display Name
HIV 1+2 RNA+HCV RNA+HBV DNA NAA+probe Ql (S/P/Bld donor)
Related Names
Frequently Asked Questions
What is LOINC code 96273-8?
LOINC code 96273-8 identifies "HIV 1 RNA+HIV 2 RNA+Hepatitis C virus RNA+Hepatitis B virus DNA [Presence] in Serum, Plasma or Blood from Donor by NAA with probe detection". This term is used for tests that screen donor serum, plasma, or blood for the HIV, Hepatitis B, and Hepatitis C viruses without differentiating between them. A positive result means that one or more of the 3 viruses is present without identifying which one, and a negative result means that none of the three are present.
What does 96273-8 measure?
This code measures HIV 1 RNA+HIV 2 RNA+Hepatitis C virus RNA+Hepatitis B virus DNA in Ser/Plas/Bld^Donor. 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.