LOINC Code 96755-4: SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) variant interpretation Nar (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 SARS coronavirus 2 variant interpretation. 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

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

• SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) variant interpretation in Specimen Narrative
• SARS coronavirus 2 variant interpretation
• The interpretation of the genetic variant(s) identified and association with variants of concern (VOC).
• 2019 Novel Coronavirus; 2019-nCoV; Corona virus; COVID19; COVID-19; II; Impression; Impression/interpretation of study; Impressions; Interp; Interpret; Interpretation; Interpt; Intrp; Microbiology; Misc; Miscellaneous; Narrative; Other; Point in time; Random; Report; SARS Coronavirus 1; SARS-CoV; SARS-CoV-1; SARS-CoV-2; SARS-CoV-2 strain; SARS-CoV-2 variant; SARS-CoV-2 variant Imp; Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome; Spec; To be specified in another part of the message; Unspecified; Viral Pneumonias; VOC 202012/01; 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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