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LOINC Code 29590-7: CMV DNA Probe (Bld) [Mass/Vol]

29590-7 is a LOINC code used to identify CMV DNA Probe (Bld) [Mass/Vol] 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 Bld.

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 Bld.

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

  • Cytomegalovirus DNA [Mass/volume] (viral load) in Blood by Probe
  • Cytomegalovirus DNA
  • Blood; CMV; Cytomegalo virus; Cytomgal; Deoxyribonucleic acid; DNA NUCLEIC ACID PROBE; DNA probe; HHV-5; Human Herpesvirus-5; ID; Infectious Disease; InfectiousDisease; Level; Mass concentration; Microbiology; Point in time; QNT; Quan; Quant; Quantitative; Random; WB; Whole blood

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 Probe (Bld) [Mass/Vol]Cytomegalovirus DNA [Mass/volume] (viral load) in Blood by ProbeCMV DNA Bld Probe-mCncCytomegalovirus DNAMICROCytomegalovirus (CMV), BloodMCnc

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code29590-7
SystemLOINC
Display nameCMV DNA Probe (Bld) [Mass/Vol]
DescriptionCytomegalovirus DNA
Short nameCMV DNA Bld Probe-mCnc
ComponentCytomegalovirus DNA
PropertyMCnc
TimingPt
System (specimen)Bld
ScaleQn
MethodProbe
ClassMICRO
Example unitspg/mL
StatusACTIVE
Order/ObservationBoth

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC
Version2.82
Releasemain
First released2.03
Last changed2.73

Consumer names

Cytomegalovirus (CMV), Blood

Part names

Cytomegalovirus DNAMCncPtBldQnProbeMass ConcentrationPoint in time (spot)Blood

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