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LOINC Code 72606-7: HDV genotype NAA+probe (Specimen)

72606-7 is a LOINC code used to identify HDV genotype NAA+probe (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 Hepatitis D virus genotype. 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 Hepatitis D virus genotype. 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

  • Hepatitis D virus genotype [Identifier] in Specimen by NAA with probe detection
  • Hepatitis D virus genotype
  • 3 Self-Sustaining Sequence Replication; 3SR SR; Amplif; Amplification; Amplified; Delta hepatitis; Dextro; DNA NUCLEIC ACID PROBE; DNA probe; Gentyp; HDV; HDV genotype; Hep; Hep D; Hep Delta; Hepatis; Hepatit; Hepatitis delta virus; Hepatology; ID; Identity or presence; Infectious Disease; InfectiousDisease; LAT; LCR; Ligase chain reaction; Ligation-activated transcription; Liver; Microbiology; Misc; Miscellaneous; NAA+probe; NAAT; NASBA; Nominal; Nucleic acid sequence based analysis; Other; PCR; Point in time; Polymerase chain reaction; Probe amp; Probe with ampification; Probe with target amplification; QBR; Random; SDA; Spec; Strand Displacement Amplification; TMA; To be specified in another part of the message; Transcription mediated amplification; 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

HDV genotype NAA+probe (Specimen)Hepatitis D virus genotype [Identifier] in Specimen by NAA with probe detectionHDV Gentyp Spec NAA+probeHepatitis D virus genotypeMICROHDV genotype, SpecimenPrid

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code72606-7
SystemLOINC
Display nameHDV genotype NAA+probe (Specimen)
DescriptionHepatitis D virus genotype
Short nameHDV Gentyp Spec NAA+probe
ComponentHepatitis D virus genotype
PropertyPrid
TimingPt
System (specimen)XXX
ScaleNom
MethodProbe.amp.tar
ClassMICRO
StatusACTIVE
Order/ObservationBoth

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC
Version2.82
Releasemain
First released2.42
Last changed2.72

Consumer names

HDV genotype, Specimen

Part names

Hepatitis D virus genotypePridPtXXXNomProbe.amp.tarPresence or IdentityPoint in time (spot)Nucleic acid amplification with probe detection

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