LOINC Code 54096-3: Identity testing Molgen Nar (Index case Comparison case)

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 Identity testing. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Index case^Comparison case.

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: Molgen

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

• Identity testing [Identifier] in Index case from Comparison case by Molecular genetics method Narrative
• Identity testing
• Created for DNA fingerprinting/Paternity testing. Restriction length PCR with Applied Biosystems AmpFl (STR) Profiler Plus kit.
• Compare; Identity or presence; Molecular genetics; Molecular pathology; MOLPATH; Narrative; Paternity testing; PCR; Point in time; Random; Report

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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