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 105073-1: Megasphaera sp type 1 DNA Ql (Specimen)

Name: LOINC Code 105073-1: Megasphaera sp type 1 DNA Ql (Specimen)
Creator: HealthAssure Clinical Team
Published: 2026-05-21T11:17:19.133Z

105073-1 is a LOINC code used to identify Megasphaera sp type 1 DNA Ql (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 Megasphaera sp type 1 DNA. 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 Megasphaera sp type 1 DNA. 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

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

Megasphaera sp type 1 DNA [Presence] in Specimen
Megasphaera sp type 1 DNA
Deoxyribonucleic acid; i; Mega1; Mega1 DNA; Microbiology; Misc; Miscellaneous; Ordinal; Other; Point in time; PR; QL; Qual; Qualitative; Random; Screen; Spec; species; spp; To be specified in another part of the message; 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

Megasphaera sp type 1 DNA Ql (Specimen)Megasphaera sp type 1 DNA [Presence] in SpecimenMega1 DNA Spec QlMegasphaera sp type 1 DNAMICROMegasphaera species type 1, SpecimenPrThr

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code105073-1

SystemLOINC

Display nameMegasphaera sp type 1 DNA Ql (Specimen)

DescriptionMegasphaera sp type 1 DNA

Short nameMega1 DNA Spec Ql

ComponentMegasphaera sp type 1 DNA

PropertyPrThr

TimingPt

System (specimen)XXX

ScaleOrd

ClassMICRO

StatusACTIVE

Order/ObservationBoth

Flags

BillableNo

Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC

Version2.82

Releasemain

First released2.78

Last changed2.78

Consumer names

Megasphaera species type 1, Specimen

Part names

Megasphaera sp type 1 DNAPrThrPtXXXOrdPresence or ThresholdPoint in time (spot)

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