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LOINC Code 104271-2: Primer set Molgen Nom (Specimen) [ID]

104271-2 is a LOINC code used to identify Primer set Molgen Nom (Specimen) [ID] in laboratory and clinical observation data. You may see this code in lab systems, lab reports, EHR exports, interoperability feeds, or other structured clinical data exchanges. LOINC codes identify tests, measurements, observations, survey items, and clinical questions in a standardized way. It is associated with the component Primer set. It is commonly used with the system or sample type XXX.

Reviewed by HealthAssure Clinical TeamUpdated 21 May 2026

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 Primer set. 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: Observation
  • Method: Molgen

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

  • Primer set [Identifier] in Specimen by Molecular genetics method
  • Primer set
  • This test is for the nucleic acid amplification using primer-probe sets for detection of gene rearrangements (FR1, FR2, FR3).
  • Ident; Identifier; Misc; Miscellaneous; Molecular genetics; Molecular pathology; MOLPATH; Nominal; Other; PCR; Point in time; Random; Spec; To be specified in another part of the message; Unspecified

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.

Common synonyms

Primer set Molgen Nom (Specimen) [ID]Primer set [Identifier] in Specimen by Molecular genetics methodPrimer set SpecPrimer setMOLPATHPrimer set, SpecimenID

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code104271-2
SystemLOINC
Display namePrimer set Molgen Nom (Specimen) [ID]
DescriptionPrimer set
Short namePrimer set Spec
ComponentPrimer set
PropertyID
TimingPt
System (specimen)XXX
ScaleNom
MethodMolgen
ClassMOLPATH
StatusACTIVE
Order/ObservationObservation

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC
Version2.82
Releasemain
First released2.77
Last changed2.77

Consumer names

Primer set, Specimen

Part names

Primer setIDPtXXXNomMolgenIdentifierPoint in time (spot)Molecular genetics

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