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LOINC Code 54243-1: FLUV RNA Probe Nom (Specimen)

54243-1 is a LOINC code used to identify FLUV RNA Probe Nom (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 Influenza virus RNA. It is commonly used with the system or sample type XXX.

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 Influenza virus RNA. 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

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

  • Influenza virus RNA [Identifier] in Specimen by Probe
  • Influenza virus RNA
  • DNA NUCLEIC ACID PROBE; DNA probe; FLUV; ID; Identity or presence; Infectious Disease; InfectiousDisease; Influ; Microbiology; Misc; Miscellaneous; Nominal; Other; Point in time; Random; Ribonucleic acid; Spec; To be specified in another part of the message; Unspecified

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

FLUV RNA Probe Nom (Specimen)Influenza virus RNA [Identifier] in Specimen by ProbeFLUV RNA Spec ProbeInfluenza virus RNAMICROInfluenza (Flu), SpecimenPrid

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code54243-1
SystemLOINC
Display nameFLUV RNA Probe Nom (Specimen)
DescriptionInfluenza virus RNA
Short nameFLUV RNA Spec Probe
ComponentInfluenza virus RNA
PropertyPrid
TimingPt
System (specimen)XXX
ScaleNom
MethodProbe
ClassMICRO
StatusACTIVE
Order/ObservationBoth

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC
Version2.82
Releasemain
First released2.27
Last changed2.73

Consumer names

Influenza (Flu), Specimen

Part names

Influenza virus RNAPridPtXXXNomProbePresence or IdentityPoint in time (spot)

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