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LOINC Code 87963-5: HIV 1 RNA tropism Nom (CSF)

87963-5 is a LOINC code used to identify HIV 1 RNA tropism Nom (CSF) 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 HIV 1 RNA tropism. It is commonly used with the system or sample type CSF.

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 HIV 1 RNA tropism. It is commonly used with the system or sample type CSF.

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

  • HIV 1 RNA tropism [Identifier] in Cerebral spinal fluid
  • HIV 1 RNA tropism
  • AIDS; Cerebral spinal fluid; Cerebrospinal Fl; HIV type 1; HIV type I; HIV1; HIV1 RNA tropism; Human immunodeficiency virus; i; ID; Identity or presence; Infectious Disease; InfectiousDisease; Microbiology; Neuro; Neurology; Nominal; Point in time; Random; Ribonucleic acid; Spinal Fl; Spinal Fld; Spinal Flu; Spinal Fluid

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

HIV 1 RNA tropism Nom (CSF)HIV 1 RNA tropism [Identifier] in Cerebral spinal fluidHIV1 RNA tropism CSFHIV 1 RNA tropismMICROHIV 1 RNA Tropism, Spinal fluidPrid

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code87963-5
SystemLOINC
Display nameHIV 1 RNA tropism Nom (CSF)
DescriptionHIV 1 RNA tropism
Short nameHIV1 RNA tropism CSF
ComponentHIV 1 RNA tropism
PropertyPrid
TimingPt
System (specimen)CSF
ScaleNom
ClassMICRO
StatusACTIVE
Order/ObservationBoth

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC
Version2.82
Releasemain
First released2.63
Last changed2.63

Consumer names

HIV 1 RNA Tropism, Spinal fluid

Part names

HIV 1 RNA tropismPridPtCSFNomPresence or IdentityPoint in time (spot)Cerebral spinal fluid

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