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LOINC Code 109624-7: P. jirovecii DNA (Lower resp) [Measurement]

109624-7 is a LOINC code used to identify P. jirovecii DNA (Lower resp) [Measurement] 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 Pneumocystis jirovecii DNA. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Respiratory system specimen.lower.

Reviewed by HealthAssure Clinical TeamUpdated 21 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 Pneumocystis jirovecii DNA. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Respiratory system specimen.lower.

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: TRIAL
  • Order vs observation: Order

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

Pneumocystis jirovecii DNA [Measurement] in Lower respiratory specimen
Pneumocystis jirovecii DNA
This term is intended to collate similar measurements for the LOINC SNOMED CT Collaboration in an ontological view. Additionally, it can be used to communicate a laboratory order, either alone or in combination with specimen or other information in the order. It may NOT be used to report back the measured patient value. [https//lo.inc/ce2mb6]
Breathing; Deoxyribonucleic acid; Lab orders; Low; Lower resp; Lungs; Msmt; P carinii; P jiroveci; P jirovecii; PCP; Pneumocystis carinii; RS; Spec

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

P. jirovecii DNA (Lower resp) [Measurement]Pneumocystis jirovecii DNA [Measurement] in Lower respiratory specimenP jirovecii DNA Msmt Lower respPneumocystis jirovecii DNALABORDERS.ONTOLOGYPneumocystis jirovecii, Lower respiratory{Measurement}

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code109624-7
SystemLOINC
Display nameP. jirovecii DNA (Lower resp) [Measurement]
DescriptionPneumocystis jirovecii DNA
Short nameP jirovecii DNA Msmt Lower resp
ComponentPneumocystis jirovecii DNA
Property{Measurement}
Timing-
System (specimen)Respiratory system specimen.lower
Scale-
ClassLABORDERS.ONTOLOGY
StatusTRIAL
Order/ObservationOrder

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC
Version2.82
Releasemain
First released2.81
Last changed2.81

Consumer names

Pneumocystis jirovecii, Lower respiratory

Part names

Pneumocystis jirovecii DNA{Measurement}-Respiratory system specimen.lowerMeasurementLower respiratory specimen

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