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LOINC Code 110889-3: SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) RNA (Respiratory system specimen) [Measurement]

110889-3 is a LOINC code used to identify SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) RNA (Respiratory system specimen) [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 SARS coronavirus 2 RNA. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Respiratory System Specimen.

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 SARS coronavirus 2 RNA. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Respiratory System Specimen.

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

SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) RNA [Measurement] in Respiratory system specimen
SARS coronavirus 2 RNA
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]
2019 Novel Coronavirus; 2019-nCoV; Breathing; Corona virus; COVID19; COVID-19; II; Lab orders; Lungs; Msmt; Ribonucleic acid; RS; SARS Coronavirus 1; SARS-CoV; SARS-CoV-1; SARS-CoV-2; Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome; Spec; 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.

Common synonyms

SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) RNA (Respiratory system specimen) [Measurement]SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) RNA [Measurement] in Respiratory system specimenSARS-CoV-2 RNA Msmt RespSARS coronavirus 2 RNALABORDERS.ONTOLOGYSARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19), Respiratory system specimen{Measurement}

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code110889-3
SystemLOINC
Display nameSARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) RNA (Respiratory system specimen) [Measurement]
DescriptionSARS coronavirus 2 RNA
Short nameSARS-CoV-2 RNA Msmt Resp
ComponentSARS coronavirus 2 RNA
Property{Measurement}
Timing-
System (specimen)Respiratory System Specimen
Scale-
ClassLABORDERS.ONTOLOGY
StatusTRIAL
Order/ObservationOrder

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

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

Consumer names

SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19), Respiratory system specimen

Part names

SARS coronavirus 2 RNA{Measurement}-Respiratory System SpecimenSARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) RNAMeasurement

About this content

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