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LOINC Code 96895-8: SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) lineage Molgen Nom (Specimen)

96895-8 is a LOINC code used to identify SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) lineage 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 lineage. 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 lineage. 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
  • 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) lineage [Identifier] in Specimen by Molecular genetics method
SARS coronavirus 2 lineage
SARS coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) lineage determine by molecular genetic methods, such as sequencing or PCR. Results may be determined using the Pangolin lineage assignment application [https//cov-lineages.org/pangolin.html] or another lineage classification.
2019 Novel Coronavirus; 2019-nCoV; Corona virus; COVID19; COVID-19; ID; Identity or presence; II; Infectious Disease; InfectiousDisease; Microbiology; Misc; Miscellaneous; Molecular genetics; Nominal; Other; PCR; Point in time; Random; SARS Coronavirus 1; SARS-CoV; SARS-CoV-1; SARS-CoV-2; SARS-CoV-2 lineage; 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) lineage Molgen Nom (Specimen)SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) lineage [Identifier] in Specimen by Molecular genetics methodSARS-CoV-2 lineage SpecSARS coronavirus 2 lineageMICROSARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) lineage, SpecimenPrid

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code96895-8
SystemLOINC
Display nameSARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) lineage Molgen Nom (Specimen)
DescriptionSARS coronavirus 2 lineage
Short nameSARS-CoV-2 lineage Spec
ComponentSARS coronavirus 2 lineage
PropertyPrid
TimingPt
System (specimen)XXX
ScaleNom
MethodMolgen
ClassMICRO
StatusACTIVE
Order/ObservationObservation

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC
Version2.82
Releasemain
First released2.70
Last changed2.72

Consumer names

SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) lineage, Specimen

Part names

SARS coronavirus 2 lineagePridPtXXXNomMolgenSARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) lineagePresence or IdentityPoint in time (spot)Molecular genetics

About this content

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