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LOINC Code 96751-3: SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) S gene mutation detected Molgen Nom (Specimen)

96751-3 is a LOINC code used to identify SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) S gene mutation detected Molgen Nom (Specimen) 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 SARS coronavirus 2 S gene mutation detected. It is commonly used with the system or sample type XXX.

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 SARS coronavirus 2 S gene mutation detected. 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: Both
  • Method: Molgen

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) S gene mutation detected [Identifier] in Specimen by Molecular genetics method
SARS coronavirus 2 S gene mutation detected
This term is used to report the mutation(s) identified within the S (spike) gene of SARS coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) by molecular methods. For reporting the SARS-CoV-2 variant strain identified, various codes are available in LOINC depending on the nomenclature used. For the most general code (nomenclature unspecified), use SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) variant [Type] in Specimen [LOINC96741-4]. To report the lineage for the variant, use SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) lineage [Type] in Specimen [LOINC: 96895-8]. To report the clade for the variant, use SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) clade [Type] in Specimen [LOINC: 96896-6].
2019 Novel Coronavirus; 2019-nCoV; Corona virus; COVID19; COVID-19; ID; Identity or presence; II; Infectious Disease; InfectiousDisease; Microbiology; Misc; Miscellaneous; Molecular genetics; Mut; Mutations; Nominal; Other; PCR; Point in time; Random; S prime; SARS Coronavirus 1; SARS-CoV; SARS-CoV-1; SARS-CoV-2; SARS-CoV-2 S gene; SARS-CoV-2 S gene mut; SARS-Related Coronavirus; Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome; Spec; To be specified in another part of the message; Unspecified; Viral Pneumonias; 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.

Common synonyms

SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) S gene mutation detected Molgen Nom (Specimen)SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) S gene mutation detected [Identifier] in Specimen by Molecular genetics methodSARS-CoV-2 S gene mut SpecSARS coronavirus 2 S gene mutation detectedMICROSARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) S gene mutation detected, SpecimenPrid

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code96751-3
SystemLOINC
Display nameSARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) S gene mutation detected Molgen Nom (Specimen)
DescriptionSARS coronavirus 2 S gene mutation detected
Short nameSARS-CoV-2 S gene mut Spec
ComponentSARS coronavirus 2 S gene mutation detected
PropertyPrid
TimingPt
System (specimen)XXX
ScaleNom
MethodMolgen
ClassMICRO
StatusACTIVE
Order/ObservationBoth

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC
Version2.82
Releasemain
First released2.70
Last changed2.74

Consumer names

SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) S gene mutation detected, Specimen

Part names

SARS coronavirus 2 S gene mutation detectedPridPtXXXNomMolgenSARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) S gene mutation detectedPresence or IdentityPoint in time (spot)Molecular genetics

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