AutoICD API

96900-6

Laboratory

SARS-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

2019 Novel Coronavirus2019-nCoV3 Self-Sustaining Sequence Replication3SR SRAmplifAmplificationAmplifiedCorona virusCOVID19COVID-19DNA NUCLEIC ACID PROBEDNA probeIDIIInfectious DiseaseInfectiousDiseaseLATLCRLigase chain reactionLigation-activated transcriptionMicrobiologyMouthwashNAA+probeNAATNASBANucleic acid sequence based analysisOPA washOphOral cavity washOropharyngealOropharynxPCRPharynx garglePoint in timePolymerase chain reactionProbe ampProbe with ampificationProbe with target amplificationQBRQNTQuanQuantQuantitativeRandomS primeSaline gargleSARS Coronavirus 1SARS-CoVSARS-CoV-1SARS-CoV-2SARS-CoV-2 S geneSARS-Related CoronavirusSDASevere Acute Respiratory SyndromeStrand Displacement AmplificationThroat rinseTMATranscription mediated amplificationViral PneumoniasWuhan coronavirus

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.