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.

LOINCActiveBoth

LOINC Code 103590-6: Bacterial vaginosis RNA Probe amp Ql (Vagina)

Name: LOINC Code 103590-6: Bacterial vaginosis RNA Probe amp Ql (Vagina)
Creator: HealthAssure Clinical Team
Published: 2026-05-21T11:17:17.904Z

103590-6 is a LOINC code used to identify Bacterial vaginosis RNA Probe amp Ql (Vagina) 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 Bacterial vaginosis RNA. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Vagina.

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 Bacterial vaginosis RNA. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Vagina.

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: Probe.amp

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

Bacterial vaginosis RNA [Presence] in Vagina by Probe with amplification
Bacterial vaginosis RNA
Amplif; Amplification; Amplified; Bac vag RNA; Bact; DNA NUCLEIC ACID PROBE; DNA probe; Microbiology; Ordinal; Point in time; PR; Probe amp; Probe with ampification; QL; Qual; Qualitative; Random; Ribonucleic acid; Screen

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

Bacterial vaginosis RNA Probe amp Ql (Vagina)Bacterial vaginosis RNA [Presence] in Vagina by Probe with amplificationB. vaginosis RNA Vagina Ql Probe ampBacterial vaginosis RNAMICROBacterial vaginosis, VaginaPrThr

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code103590-6

SystemLOINC

Display nameBacterial vaginosis RNA Probe amp Ql (Vagina)

DescriptionBacterial vaginosis RNA

Short nameB. vaginosis RNA Vagina Ql Probe amp

ComponentBacterial vaginosis RNA

PropertyPrThr

TimingPt

System (specimen)Vagina

ScaleOrd

MethodProbe.amp

ClassMICRO

StatusACTIVE

Order/ObservationBoth

Flags

BillableNo

Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC

Version2.82

Releasemain

First released2.77

Last changed2.77

Consumer names

Bacterial vaginosis, Vagina

Part names

Bacterial vaginosis RNAPrThrPtVaginaOrdProbe.ampPresence or ThresholdPoint in time (spot)Probe with amplification

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