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LOINC Code 72841-0: HBV codon 237 Genotyping Nom (Isol)

72841-0 is a LOINC code used to identify HBV codon 237 Genotyping Nom (Isol) 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 B virus codon 237. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Isolate.

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 B virus codon 237. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Isolate.

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: Observation
  • Method: Genotyping

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

  • Hepatitis B virus codon 237 [Identifier] by Genotype method
  • Hepatitis B virus codon 237
  • ANTIBIOTIC SUSCEPTIBILITIES; Genotype; Genotypic; HBV; HBV 237; Hep; Hep B; Hepatis; Hepatit; Hepatology; HepB; ID; Identity or presence; Infectious Disease; InfectiousDisease; Islt; Isol; Liver; Nominal; Point in time; Random

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

HBV codon 237 Genotyping Nom (Isol)Hepatitis B virus codon 237 [Identifier] by Genotype methodHBV 237 Islt GenotypHepatitis B virus codon 237ABXBACTHepatitis B virus (HBV) Codon 237Prid

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code72841-0
SystemLOINC
Display nameHBV codon 237 Genotyping Nom (Isol)
DescriptionHepatitis B virus codon 237
Short nameHBV 237 Islt Genotyp
ComponentHepatitis B virus codon 237
PropertyPrid
TimingPt
System (specimen)Isolate
ScaleNom
MethodGenotyping
ClassABXBACT
StatusACTIVE
Order/ObservationObservation

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC
Version2.82
Releasemain
First released2.44
Last changed2.44

Consumer names

Hepatitis B virus (HBV) Codon 237

Part names

Hepatitis B virus codon 237PridPtIsolateNomGenotypingPresence or IdentityPoint in time (spot)Viral genotype susceptibility

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