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 109710-4: Chlamydia sp Ag (Genital specimen) [Measurement]

Name: LOINC Code 109710-4: Chlamydia sp Ag (Genital specimen) [Measurement]
Creator: HealthAssure Clinical Team
Published: 2026-05-21T11:17:21.043Z

109710-4 is a LOINC code used to identify Chlamydia sp 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 Chlamydia sp 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 Chlamydia sp 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

Chlamydia sp Ag [Measurement] in Genital specimen

Chlamydia sp 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; Chlam; Chlamid; Gen; Genital tract; Lab orders; Msmt; species; spp; 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

Chlamydia sp Ag (Genital specimen) [Measurement]Chlamydia sp Ag [Measurement] in Genital specimenChlamydia Ag Msmt GenitalChlamydia sp AgLABORDERS.ONTOLOGYChlamydia sp antigen, Genital specimen{Measurement}

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code109710-4

SystemLOINC

Display nameChlamydia sp Ag (Genital specimen) [Measurement]

DescriptionChlamydia sp Ag

Short nameChlamydia Ag Msmt Genital

ComponentChlamydia sp 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

Chlamydia sp antigen, Genital specimen

Part names

Chlamydia sp Ag{Measurement}-GenitalMeasurement

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