LOINC Code 82381-5: HCV genotype 1 NS5b gene mutations detected Genotyping Nom (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 Hepatitis C virus genotype 1 NS5b gene mutations detected. 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
• Method: Genotyping

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

• Hepatitis C virus genotype 1 NS5b gene mutations detected [Identifier]
• Hepatitis C virus genotype 1 NS5b gene mutations detected
• Detects mutations in the Hepatitis C genotype 1 BS5b gene that are associated with resistance to nucleotide analog NS5b polymerase inhibitors such as sofosbuvir. The answer list contains three examples of the NS5b gene mutations.
• ANTIBIOTIC SUSCEPTIBILITIES; Genotype; Genotypic; HCV; HCV 1 Gentyp NS5b Mut Det; HCV Genotyp 1 NS5b; HCV Gentyp 1; Hep; Hep C; Hepatis; Hepatit; Hepatology; i; ID; Identity or presence; Infectious Disease; InfectiousDisease; Islt; Isol; Liver; Mut; Mut Det; Mutation; Muts; 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.

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