96898-2
LaboratorySARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) N gene [Cycle Threshold #] in Oropharyngeal wash by NAA with probe detection
Definition
Quantitative detection (Cq/Ct value) of nucleic acids within the nucleoprotein (N) gene from SARS coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) in oropharyngeal wash (oral rinse, gargle) samples by nucleic acid amplification (NAA) with probe-based detection methods.
LOINC 6-Axis Classification
Component
SARS coronavirus 2 N gene
Property
ThreshNum
Time Aspect
Pt
System
Oropharyngeal wash
Scale Type
Qn
Method Type
Probe.amp.tar
Details
Class
MICRO
Order/Observation
Observation
Short Name
SARS-CoV-2 N gene Ct OPA wash Qn NAA+prb
Display Name
SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) N gene NAA+probe (Oropharyngeal wash) [ThreshNum]
Related Names
Frequently Asked Questions
What is LOINC code 96898-2?
LOINC code 96898-2 identifies "SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) N gene [Cycle Threshold #] in Oropharyngeal wash by NAA with probe detection". Quantitative detection (Cq/Ct value) of nucleic acids within the nucleoprotein (N) gene from SARS coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) in oropharyngeal wash (oral rinse, gargle) samples by nucleic acid amplification (NAA) with probe-based detection methods.
What does 96898-2 measure?
This code measures SARS coronavirus 2 N gene in Oropharyngeal wash. 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.