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LOINC Code 10684-9: Hydatid cyst identified Wet prep Nom (Liver)

10684-9 is a LOINC code used to identify Hydatid cyst identified Wet prep Nom (Liver) 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 Liver.

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 Liver.

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

  • Hydatid cyst identified in Liver by Wet preparation
  • Hydatid cyst
  • Echinococcus; Hepar; Hepatic; Hydatid; ID; Identity or presence; Infectious Disease; InfectiousDisease; Microbiology; Nominal; Point in time; Prep; Random; 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.

Common synonyms

Hydatid cyst identified Wet prep Nom (Liver)Hydatid cyst identified in Liver by Wet preparationHydatid Cyst Liver Wet PrepHydatid cystMICROHydatid cyst test, LiverPrid

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code10684-9
SystemLOINC
Display nameHydatid cyst identified Wet prep Nom (Liver)
DescriptionHydatid cyst
Short nameHydatid Cyst Liver Wet Prep
ComponentHydatid cyst
PropertyPrid
TimingPt
System (specimen)Liver
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

Hydatid cyst test, Liver

Part names

Hydatid cystPridPtLiverNomWet preparationPresence or IdentityPoint in time (spot)

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