LOINC Code 95972-6: SARS-CoV-2 stimulated gamma interferon release by T-cells corrected for background Qn (Bld)

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 SARS coronavirus 2 stimulated gamma interferon release by T-cells^^corrected for background. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Bld.

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

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

• SARS-CoV-2 stimulated gamma interferon release by T-cells [Units/volume] corrected for background in Blood
• SARS coronavirus 2 stimulated gamma interferon release by T-cells^^corrected for background
• The assay uses SARS CoV-2-specific antigens designed to elicit responses from SARS CoV-2 antigen primed CD4+ helper and CD8+ cytotoxic T-lymphocytes.
• 2019 Novel Coronavirus; 2019-nCoV; Arbitrary concentration; bckgrd cor; Blood; Cell; Cellularity; Corona virus; COVID19; COVID-19; IFN; IGRA; II; Microbiology; Point in time; QNT; Quan; Quant; Quantitative; Random; SARS Coronavirus 1; SARS-CoV; SARS-CoV-1; SARS-CoV-2; SARS-CoV-2 IFN-g; SARS-CoV-2 IFN-g T cells; Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome; T prime; Viral Pneumonias; WB; Whole blood; Wuhan coronavirus

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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