LOINC Code 75695-7: HPV 18 DNA Probe+sig amp Ql (Anorectal)

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 Human papilloma virus 18 DNA. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Anorectal.

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.sig

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

• Human papilloma virus 18 DNA [Presence] in Anorectal specimen by Probe and signal amplification method
• Human papilloma virus 18 DNA
• Men who are at high risk for sexually transmitted diseases for HPV-related anal cancer may be tested similar to a cervical Pap smear where the anal lining is swabbed and cells examined microscopically. HPV DNA tests can also be performed on these samples and similarly, positive results need to be followed up with further testing, including a more thorough exam and possible biopsy. HPV type 16 and 18 are the most common carcinogenic HPV types, with HPV type 16 as the greatest risk for HPV persistence, along with other risk factors of increasing age, smoking, immunosuppression, inflammation, hormones and genetic factors. This term was created for, but not limited in use to, the cobas HPV test kit which uses PCR and nucleic acid hybridization for the detection of 14 high-risk (HR) HPV types.
• Amplif; Amplification; Amplified; Anorectl; bDNA; Bdn-A; Branched Chain DNA; Deoxyribonucleic acid; DNA NUCLEIC ACID PROBE; DNA probe; Genital warts; HC; HPA; HPV; HPV18; Human papillomavirus; Hybidization Protection Assay; Hybrid Capture; Hybrid Capture nucleic acid hybridization; ID; Infectious Disease; InfectiousDisease; Microbiology; Ordinal; Papilloma virus high risk; Point in time; PR; Probe amp; Probe with ampification; Probe with signal amplification; Probe+sig amp; Ql; Qual; Qualitative; Random; Rectum; Screen

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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