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LOINC Code 92731-9: HCV genotype Sequencing

92731-9 is a LOINC code used to identify HCV genotype Sequencing 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 Hepatitis C virus genotype. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Ser/Plas.

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 Hepatitis C virus genotype. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Ser/Plas.

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: Sequencing

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

  • Hepatitis C virus genotype in Serum or Plasma by Sequencing
  • Hepatitis C virus genotype
  • Gentyp; HCV; Hep; Hep C; Hepatis; Hepatit; high-throughput sequencing; HTS; Microbiology; Next generation sequencing; NGS; Nominal; Pl; Plasma; Plsm; Point in time; Random; SerP; SerPl; SerPlas; Serum; Serum or plasma; SR; Typ

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

HCV genotype SequencingHepatitis C virus genotype in Serum or Plasma by SequencingHCV Gentyp SerPl SeqHepatitis C virus genotypeMICROHepatitis C virus (HCV) genotype, BloodType

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code92731-9
SystemLOINC
Display nameHCV genotype Sequencing
DescriptionHepatitis C virus genotype
Short nameHCV Gentyp SerPl Seq
ComponentHepatitis C virus genotype
PropertyType
TimingPt
System (specimen)Ser/Plas
ScaleNom
MethodSequencing
ClassMICRO
StatusACTIVE
Order/ObservationBoth

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC
Version2.82
Releasemain
First released2.66
Last changed2.72

Consumer names

Hepatitis C virus (HCV) genotype, Blood

Part names

Hepatitis C virus genotypeTypePtSer/PlasNomSequencingPoint in time (spot)Serum or Plasma

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