96900-6
LaboratorySARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) S gene [Cycle Threshold #] in Oropharyngeal wash by NAA with probe detection
Definition
Quantitative detection (Cq/Ct value) of nucleic acids within the spike (S) gene of 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 S 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 S gene Ct OPA wash Qn NAA+prb
Display Name
SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) S gene NAA+probe (Oropharyngeal wash) [ThreshNum]
Related Names
Frequently Asked Questions
What is LOINC code 96900-6?
LOINC code 96900-6 identifies "SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) S gene [Cycle Threshold #] in Oropharyngeal wash by NAA with probe detection". Quantitative detection (Cq/Ct value) of nucleic acids within the spike (S) gene of 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 96900-6 measure?
This code measures SARS coronavirus 2 S 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.