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 10636-9: Acanthamoeba sp identified Wet prep Nom (Eye)

Name: LOINC Code 10636-9: Acanthamoeba sp identified Wet prep Nom (Eye)
Creator: HealthAssure Clinical Team
Published: 2026-05-25T17:13:11.347Z

10636-9 is a LOINC code used to identify Acanthamoeba sp identified Wet prep Nom (Eye) 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 Acanthamoeba sp. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Eye.

Reviewed by HealthAssure Clinical TeamUpdated 25 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 Acanthamoeba sp. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Eye.

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: Wet preparation

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

Acanthamoeba sp identified in Eye by Wet preparation
Acanthamoeba sp
Amebic keratitis; Amebic meningoencephalitis; Eyeball; ID; Identity or presence; Infectious Disease; InfectiousDisease; Microbiology; Nominal; Occular; Oculis; Ophthalmologic; Optic globe; Point in time; Prep; Random; Soil amoeba; species; spp; Vision; Visual; Wet mount; Wet prep

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.

Related SNOMED CT concepts

705114005SNOMED CT mapping for Acanthamoeba sp identified Wet prep Nom (Eye) (10636-9)

Related observations and tests

SNOMED_CT 705114005high

LOINC Code System

Source: LOINC-SNOMED cooperation package

Common synonyms

Acanthamoeba sp identified Wet prep Nom (Eye)Acanthamoeba sp identified in Eye by Wet preparationAcanthamoeba Eye Wet PrepAcanthamoeba spMICROAcanthamoeba sp test, EyePrid

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code10636-9

SystemLOINC

Display nameAcanthamoeba sp identified Wet prep Nom (Eye)

DescriptionAcanthamoeba sp

Short nameAcanthamoeba Eye Wet Prep

ComponentAcanthamoeba sp

PropertyPrid

TimingPt

System (specimen)Eye

ScaleNom

MethodWet preparation

ClassMICRO

StatusACTIVE

Order/ObservationBoth

Flags

BillableNo

Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC

Version2.82

Releasemain

First released1.0i

Last changed2.79

Consumer names

Acanthamoeba sp test, Eye

Part names

Acanthamoeba spPridPtEyeNomWet preparationPresence or IdentityPoint in time (spot)

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