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LOINC Code 49098-7: C. neoformans rRNA NAA+probe Qn (Specimen)

49098-7 is a LOINC code used to identify C. neoformans rRNA NAA+probe Qn (Specimen) 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 Cryptococcus neoformans rRNA. It is commonly used with the system or sample type XXX.

Reviewed by HealthAssure Clinical TeamUpdated 25 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 Cryptococcus neoformans rRNA. It is commonly used with the system or sample type XXX.

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.amp.tar

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

  • Cryptococcus neoformans rRNA [Units/volume] in Specimen by NAA with probe detection
  • Cryptococcus neoformans rRNA
  • 3 Self-Sustaining Sequence Replication; 3SR SR; Amplif; Amplification; Amplified; Arbitrary concentration; C neoform; C neoformans; Crypt; Crypto; Cryptococcal; Cryptococcosis; Cryptococcosus; DNA NUCLEIC ACID PROBE; DNA probe; Gen-Probe; ID; Infectious Disease; InfectiousDisease; LAT; LCR; Ligase chain reaction; Ligation-activated transcription; Microbiology; Misc; Miscellaneous; NAA+probe; NAAT; NASBA; Nucleic acid sequence based analysis; Other; PCR; Point in time; Polymerase chain reaction; Probe amp; Probe with ampification; Probe with target amplification; QBR; QNT; Quan; Quant; Quantitative; Random; ribosomal RNA; SDA; Spec; Strand Displacement Amplification; TMA; To be specified in another part of the message; Transcription mediated amplification; Unspecified; Viral load

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

C. neoformans rRNA NAA+probe Qn (Specimen)Cryptococcus neoformans rRNA [Units/volume] in Specimen by NAA with probe detectionC neoform rRNA Spec NAA+probe-aCncCryptococcus neoformans rRNAMICROCryptococcus neoformans, SpecimenACnc

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code49098-7
SystemLOINC
Display nameC. neoformans rRNA NAA+probe Qn (Specimen)
DescriptionCryptococcus neoformans rRNA
Short nameC neoform rRNA Spec NAA+probe-aCnc
ComponentCryptococcus neoformans rRNA
PropertyACnc
TimingPt
System (specimen)XXX
ScaleQn
MethodProbe.amp.tar
ClassMICRO
StatusACTIVE
Order/ObservationBoth

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC
Version2.82
Releasemain
First released2.21
Last changed2.73

Consumer names

Cryptococcus neoformans, Specimen

Part names

Cryptococcus neoformans rRNAACncPtXXXQnProbe.amp.tarArbitrary ConcentrationPoint in time (spot)Nucleic acid amplification with probe detection

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