LOINC Code 103557-5: SARS coronavirus 2 Mpro gene mutation detected Molgen Nom (Specimen)

What is this code?

LOINC codes identify tests, measurements, observations, survey items, and clinical questions in a standardized way. It is associated with the component SARS coronavirus 2 Mpro gene mutation detected. It is commonly used with the system or sample type XXX.

When is it used?

• Used in lab systems, EHRs, and clinical data exchange.
• May identify a test, observation, survey item, or clinical document request rather than a diagnosis.
• Status: ACTIVE
• Order vs observation: Both
• Method: Molgen

What it does not mean

• The code identifies the observation or test, not the actual result.

Key facts

• SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) Mpro gene mutation detected [Identifier] in Specimen by Molecular genetics method Nominal
• SARS coronavirus 2 Mpro gene mutation detected
• 2019 Novel Coronavirus; 2019-nCoV; Corona virus; COVID19; COVID-19; Identity or presence; II; Misc; Miscellaneous; Molecular genetics; Molecular pathology; MOLPATH; MOLPATH.MUTATIONS; Mut; Mutations; Nominal; Other; PCR; Point in time; Random; SARS Coronavirus 1; SARS-CoV; SARS-CoV-1; SARS-CoV-2; SARS-CoV-2 Mpro gene mut; Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome; Spec; To be specified in another part of the message; Unspecified; Viral Pneumonias; Wuhan coronavirus

Where you may see this code

You may see this code in lab systems, lab reports, EHR exports, interoperability feeds, or other structured clinical data exchanges.

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