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 10685-6: Hydatid cyst identified Wet prep Nom (Lung tissue)

Name: LOINC Code 10685-6: Hydatid cyst identified Wet prep Nom (Lung tissue)
Creator: HealthAssure Clinical Team
Published: 2026-05-25T17:13:11.347Z

10685-6 is a LOINC code used to identify Hydatid cyst identified Wet prep Nom (Lung tissue) 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 Lung tiss.

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 Lung tiss.

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 Lung tissue by Wet preparation
Hydatid cyst
Echinococcus; Hydatid; ID; Identity or presence; Infectious Disease; InfectiousDisease; Lung; Microbiology; Nominal; Point in time; Prep; Pulmonary; Pulmonology; Random; Respiratory; Tissue; Tissue lung; Tissue, unspecified; Tlng; 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 Hydatid cyst identified Wet prep Nom (Lung tissue) (10685-6)

Related observations and tests

SNOMED_CT 705114005high

LOINC Code System

Source: LOINC-SNOMED cooperation package

Common synonyms

Hydatid cyst identified Wet prep Nom (Lung tissue)Hydatid cyst identified in Lung tissue by Wet preparationHydatid Cyst Lung tiss Wet PrepHydatid cystMICROHydatid cyst test, Lung tissuePrid

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code10685-6

SystemLOINC

Display nameHydatid cyst identified Wet prep Nom (Lung tissue)

DescriptionHydatid cyst

Short nameHydatid Cyst Lung tiss Wet Prep

ComponentHydatid cyst

PropertyPrid

TimingPt

System (specimen)Lung tiss

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, Lung tissue

Part names

Hydatid cystPridPtLung tissNomWet preparationPresence or IdentityPoint in time (spot)Lung tissue

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