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 10683-1: Hydatid cyst identified Immune stain Nom (Asp)

Name: LOINC Code 10683-1: Hydatid cyst identified Immune stain Nom (Asp)
Creator: HealthAssure Clinical Team
Published: 2026-05-25T17:13:11.347Z

10683-1 is a LOINC code used to identify Hydatid cyst identified Immune stain Nom (Asp) 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 Hydatid cyst. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Asp.

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 Hydatid cyst. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Asp.

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: Immune stain

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

Hydatid cyst identified in Aspirate by Immune stain
Hydatid cyst
Aspirate; Echinococcus; Hydatid; ID; Identity or presence; IHC; Imm; Immunohistochemical stain; Immunostain; ImStn; Imun; Imune; Infectious Disease; InfectiousDisease; Microbiology; Nominal; Point in time; Random; St; Stains; Stn

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 Hydatid cyst identified Immune stain Nom (Asp) (10683-1)

Related observations and tests

SNOMED_CT 705114005high

LOINC Code System

Source: LOINC-SNOMED cooperation package

Common synonyms

Hydatid cyst identified Immune stain Nom (Asp)Hydatid cyst identified in Aspirate by Immune stainHydatid Cyst Aspirate ImStnHydatid cystMICROHydatid cyst test, AspiratePrid

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code10683-1

SystemLOINC

Display nameHydatid cyst identified Immune stain Nom (Asp)

DescriptionHydatid cyst

Short nameHydatid Cyst Aspirate ImStn

ComponentHydatid cyst

PropertyPrid

TimingPt

System (specimen)Asp

ScaleNom

MethodImmune stain

ClassMICRO

StatusACTIVE

Order/ObservationBoth

Flags

BillableNo

Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC

Version2.82

Releasemain

First released1.0i

Last changed2.79

Consumer names

Hydatid cyst test, Aspirate

Part names

Hydatid cystPridPtAspNomImmune stainPresence or IdentityPoint in time (spot)Aspirate

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