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LOINC Code 109709-6: C. psittaci Ag (Genital specimen) [Measurement]

109709-6 is a LOINC code used to identify C. psittaci Ag (Genital specimen) [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 Chlamydophila psittaci Ag. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Genital.

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 Chlamydophila psittaci Ag. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Genital.

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

Chlamydophila psittaci Ag [Measurement] in Genital specimen
Chlamydophila psittaci Ag
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]
Antigen; Antigens; Avian chlamydiosis; C psittaci; Chlamydia; Chlamydia psittaci; Chlamydial abortion; CPS; Enzootic abortion of ewes; Gen; Genital tract; Lab orders; Msmt; Ornithosis; Ovine chlamydiosis; Psittacosis; Urogenit; Urogenital

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

C. psittaci Ag (Genital specimen) [Measurement]Chlamydophila psittaci Ag [Measurement] in Genital specimenC psittaci Ag Msmt GenitalChlamydophila psittaci AgLABORDERS.ONTOLOGYChlamydophila psittaci antigen, Genital specimen{Measurement}

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code109709-6
SystemLOINC
Display nameC. psittaci Ag (Genital specimen) [Measurement]
DescriptionChlamydophila psittaci Ag
Short nameC psittaci Ag Msmt Genital
ComponentChlamydophila psittaci Ag
Property{Measurement}
Timing-
System (specimen)Genital
Scale-
ClassLABORDERS.ONTOLOGY
StatusTRIAL
Order/ObservationOrder

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

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

Consumer names

Chlamydophila psittaci antigen, Genital specimen

Part names

Chlamydophila psittaci Ag{Measurement}-GenitalMeasurement

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