96957-6
LaboratorySARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) M gene [Presence] in Upper respiratory specimen by NAA with probe detection
Definition
Qualitative detection of nucleic acids within the membrane (M) gene of SARS coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) in upper respiratory specimens by nucleic acid amplification with probe-based detection.
LOINC 6-Axis Classification
Component
SARS coronavirus 2 M gene
Property
PrThr
Time Aspect
Pt
System
Respiratory system specimen.upper
Scale Type
Ord
Method Type
Probe.amp.tar
Details
Class
MICRO
Order/Observation
Both
Short Name
SARS-CoV-2 M gene Upper resp Ql NAA+prb
Display Name
SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) M gene NAA+probe Ql (Upper resp)
Related Names
Frequently Asked Questions
What is LOINC code 96957-6?
LOINC code 96957-6 identifies "SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) M gene [Presence] in Upper respiratory specimen by NAA with probe detection". Qualitative detection of nucleic acids within the membrane (M) gene of SARS coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) in upper respiratory specimens by nucleic acid amplification with probe-based detection.
What does 96957-6 measure?
This code measures SARS coronavirus 2 M gene in Respiratory system specimen.upper. 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.