LOINC Code 21440-3: HPV 16+18+31+33+35+45+51+52+56 DNA Probe Ql (Cvx)

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 Human papilloma virus 16+18+31+33+35+45+51+52+56 DNA. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Cvx.

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: Probe

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

• Human papilloma virus 16+18+31+33+35+45+51+52+56 DNA [Presence] in Cervix by Probe
• Human papilloma virus 16+18+31+33+35+45+51+52+56 DNA
• HPV 6 11 42 43 & 44=Low Risk; HPV 16 18 31 33 35 45 51 52 & 56= Intermediate/High Risk
• Cervix; Deoxyribonucleic acid; DNA NUCLEIC ACID PROBE; DNA probe; Genital tract; Genital warts; Gyn; Gynecology; HPV; HPV I/H Risk; HPV16; HPV16 and 18; HPV16+18; Human papillomavirus; ID; Infectious Disease; InfectiousDisease; Microbiology; OB; ObGyn; Obstetrics; Ordinal; Papilloma virus high risk; Papilloma virus intermediate/high risk; Point in time; PR; QL; Qual; Qualitative; Random; Screen; UniversalLabOrders

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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