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LOINC Code 10644-3: Arthropod identified Nom (Specimen)

10644-3 is a LOINC code used to identify Arthropod identified 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 Arthropod. It is commonly used with the system or sample type XXX.

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 Arthropod. 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

  • Arthropod identified in Specimen
  • Arthropod
  • Arthropods; Fleas; Fly; ID; Identity or presence; Infectious Disease; InfectiousDisease; Insect; Lice; Microbiology; Misc; Miscellaneous; Nominal; Other; Point in time; Random; Spec; Tick; Ticks; 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

Arthropod identified Nom (Specimen)Arthropod identified in SpecimenInsect SpecArthropodMICROArthropod test, SpecimenPrid

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code10644-3
SystemLOINC
Display nameArthropod identified Nom (Specimen)
DescriptionArthropod
Short nameInsect Spec
ComponentArthropod
PropertyPrid
TimingPt
System (specimen)XXX
ScaleNom
ClassMICRO
StatusACTIVE
Order/ObservationBoth

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC
Version2.82
Releasemain
First released1.0i
Last changed2.79

Consumer names

Arthropod test, Specimen

Part names

ArthropodPridPtXXXNomPresence or IdentityPoint in time (spot)

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