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LOINC Code 109556-1: CMV DNA (Amn fld) [Measurement]

109556-1 is a LOINC code used to identify CMV DNA (Amn fld) [Measurement] 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 Cytomegalovirus DNA. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Amnio fld.

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 Cytomegalovirus DNA. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Amnio fld.

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: TRIAL
  • Order vs observation: Order

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

Cytomegalovirus DNA [Measurement] in Amniotic fluid
Cytomegalovirus DNA
This term is intended to collate similar measurements for the LOINC SNOMED CT Collaboration in an ontological view. Additionally, it can be used to communicate a laboratory order, either alone or in combination with specimen or other information in the order. It may NOT be used to report back the measured patient value. [https//lo.inc/ce2mb6]
AF; Amn; Amn fl; Amnio; Amniotic flu; Amniotic fluid; CMV; Cytomegalo virus; Cytomgal; Deoxyribonucleic acid; HHV-5; Human Herpesvirus-5; Lab orders; Msmt

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

CMV DNA (Amn fld) [Measurement]Cytomegalovirus DNA [Measurement] in Amniotic fluidCMV DNA Msmt AmnCytomegalovirus DNALABORDERS.ONTOLOGYCytomegalovirus (CMV), Amniotic fluid{Measurement}

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code109556-1
SystemLOINC
Display nameCMV DNA (Amn fld) [Measurement]
DescriptionCytomegalovirus DNA
Short nameCMV DNA Msmt Amn
ComponentCytomegalovirus DNA
Property{Measurement}
Timing-
System (specimen)Amnio fld
Scale-
ClassLABORDERS.ONTOLOGY
StatusTRIAL
Order/ObservationOrder

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC
Version2.82
Releasemain
First released2.81
Last changed2.81

Consumer names

Cytomegalovirus (CMV), Amniotic fluid

Part names

Cytomegalovirus DNA{Measurement}-Amnio fldMeasurementAmniotic fluid

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