What does this LOINC code represent?

This LOINC code identifies a lab observation, measurement, question, or clinical concept in a standardized format.

Is this enough to understand my test result?

No. The code identifies the test or observation, but the interpretation depends on the actual result, reference range, and clinical context.

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LOINC Code 100869-7: Cryptosporidium gp60 gene Molgen Nom (Specimen)

Name: LOINC Code 100869-7: Cryptosporidium gp60 gene Molgen Nom (Specimen)
Creator: HealthAssure Clinical Team
Published: 2026-05-21T11:17:16.533Z

100869-7 is a LOINC code used to identify Cryptosporidium gp60 gene 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 Cryptosporidium gp60 gene. 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 Cryptosporidium gp60 gene. 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

Cryptosporidium gp60 gene [Type] in Specimen by Molecular genetics method
Cryptosporidium gp60 gene
Crypt; Crypto; Crypto gp60; Cryptosporidiosis; Microbiology; Misc; Miscellaneous; Molecular genetics; Nominal; Other; PCR; Point in time; Random; Spec; To be specified in another part of the message; Typ; Unspecified

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

Cryptosporidium gp60 gene Molgen Nom (Specimen)Cryptosporidium gp60 gene [Type] in Specimen by Molecular genetics methodCrypto gp60 SpecCryptosporidium gp60 geneMICROCryptosporidium gp60 gene, SpecimenType

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code100869-7

SystemLOINC

Display nameCryptosporidium gp60 gene Molgen Nom (Specimen)

DescriptionCryptosporidium gp60 gene

Short nameCrypto gp60 Spec

ComponentCryptosporidium gp60 gene

PropertyType

TimingPt

System (specimen)XXX

ScaleNom

MethodMolgen

ClassMICRO

StatusACTIVE

Order/ObservationBoth

Flags

BillableNo

Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC

Version2.82

Releasemain

First released2.73

Last changed2.73

Consumer names

Cryptosporidium gp60 gene, Specimen

Part names

Cryptosporidium gp60 geneTypePtXXXNomMolgenPoint in time (spot)Molecular genetics

About this content

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