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LOINC Code 108100-9: MeV genotype (Throat)

108100-9 is a LOINC code used to identify MeV genotype (Throat) 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 Measles virus genotype. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Thrt.

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 Measles virus genotype. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Thrt.

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

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

  • Measles virus genotype in Throat
  • Measles virus genotype
  • Gentyp; MeV; Microbiology; Msls; Nominal; Point in time; Random; Rubeola; Throat; Typ; Upper respiratory

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

MeV genotype (Throat)Measles virus genotype in ThroatMeV Gentyp ThroatMeasles virus genotypeMICROMeasles virus genotype, ThroatType

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code108100-9
SystemLOINC
Display nameMeV genotype (Throat)
DescriptionMeasles virus genotype
Short nameMeV Gentyp Throat
ComponentMeasles virus genotype
PropertyType
TimingPt
System (specimen)Thrt
ScaleNom
ClassMICRO
StatusACTIVE
Order/ObservationBoth

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

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

Consumer names

Measles virus genotype, Throat

Part names

Measles virus genotypeTypePtThrtNomPoint in time (spot)Throat

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