LOINC Code 73656-1: VZV ORF28 genotype (Isol)

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 Varicella zoster virus ORF28 genotype. 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: Both

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

• Varicella zoster virus ORF28 genotype [Identifier]
• Varicella zoster virus ORF28 genotype
• ANTIBIOTIC SUSCEPTIBILITIES; Chicken pox; Chicken pox virus; Chickenpox; DNA polymerase; Gentyp; Herpes zoster; HHV-3; Human herpesvirus 3; ID; Identity or presence; Infectious Disease; InfectiousDisease; Islt; Isol; Nominal; Point in time; Pol; Random; Shingles; VZ; VZV; VZV ORF28; Zoster

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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