96897-4
LaboratorySARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) RNA panel - Oropharyngeal wash by NAA with probe detection
Definition
This panel contains results for the detection of Severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) in oropharyngeal wash (oral rinse, gargle) samples using nucleic acid amplification assays with probe-based detection for the diagnosis of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19).
LOINC 6-Axis Classification
Component
SARS coronavirus 2 RNA panel
Property
-
Time Aspect
Pt
System
Oropharyngeal wash
Scale Type
-
Method Type
Probe.amp.tar
Details
Class
PANEL.MICRO
Order/Observation
Order
Short Name
SARS-CoV-2 RNA Pnl OPA wash NAA+probe
Display Name
SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) RNA panel NAA+probe (Oropharyngeal wash)
Related Names
Frequently Asked Questions
What is LOINC code 96897-4?
LOINC code 96897-4 identifies "SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) RNA panel - Oropharyngeal wash by NAA with probe detection". This panel contains results for the detection of Severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) in oropharyngeal wash (oral rinse, gargle) samples using nucleic acid amplification assays with probe-based detection for the diagnosis of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19).
What does 96897-4 measure?
This code measures SARS coronavirus 2 RNA panel in Oropharyngeal wash. It belongs to the PANEL.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.