LOINC Code 86217-7: Rotavirus A VP6 capsid protein IA Ql (Specimen)

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 Rotavirus A VP6 capsid protein. 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: Observation
• Method: IA

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

• Rotavirus A VP6 capsid protein [Presence] in Specimen by Immunoassay
• Rotavirus A VP6 capsid protein
• This term was created for, but is not limited in use to, the Premier Rotaclone Kit for identifying the VP6 capsid protein in rotaviruses. Sample types for this test include porcine feces, fecal swabs, and intestinal contents.
• CAP; EIA; ELFA; ELISA; Enzyme immunoassay; IAA; ID; Infectious Disease; InfectiousDisease; MEIA; Microbiology; Misc; Miscellaneous; Ordinal; Other; Point in time; PR; Prot; QL; Qual; Qualitative; Random; Rota virus; ROTAV; Rotaviral; Rotaviurs; RV; RVA; RVA VP6 capsid protein; Screen; Spec; SUDS; To be specified in another part of the message; Unspecified; Vet; Veterinary

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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