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.

LOINCBoth

LOINC Code 11471-0: C. neoformans Ag (Specimen) [Titer]

Name: LOINC Code 11471-0: C. neoformans Ag (Specimen) [Titer]
Creator: HealthAssure Clinical Team
Published: 2026-05-21T11:17:22.502Z

11471-0 is a LOINC code used to identify C. neoformans Ag (Specimen) [Titer] 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 Cryptococcus neoformans Ag. It is commonly used with the system or sample type XXX.

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 Cryptococcus neoformans Ag. It is commonly used with the system or sample type XXX.

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: DEPRECATED
Order vs observation: Both

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

Deprecated Cryptococcus neoformans Ag [Titer] in Unspecified specimen
Cryptococcus neoformans Ag
Antigen; Antigens; C neoform; C neoformans; Crypt; Crypto; Cryptococcal; Cryptococcosis; Cryptococcosus; Dilution factor; Dilution Factor (Titer); ID; Infectious Disease; InfectiousDisease; Microbiology; Misc; Miscellaneous; Other; Point in time; QNT; Quan; Quant; Quantitative; Random; Spec; Titer; Titered; Titre; To be specified in another part of the message; Ttr; Unspecified

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. neoformans Ag (Specimen) [Titer]Deprecated Cryptococcus neoformans Ag [Titer] in Unspecified specimenDeprecated C neoform Ag Titr XXXCryptococcus neoformans AgMICROCryptococcus neoformans antigen, SpecimenTitr

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code11471-0

SystemLOINC

Display nameC. neoformans Ag (Specimen) [Titer]

DescriptionCryptococcus neoformans Ag

Short nameDeprecated C neoform Ag Titr XXX

ComponentCryptococcus neoformans Ag

PropertyTitr

TimingPt

System (specimen)XXX

ScaleQn

ClassMICRO

Example unitstiter

StatusDEPRECATED

Order/ObservationBoth

Flags

BillableNo

Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC

Version2.82

Releasemain

First released1.0j-a

Last changed2.70

Consumer names

Cryptococcus neoformans antigen, Specimen

Part names

Cryptococcus neoformans AgTitrPtXXXQnTiterPoint in time (spot)

About this content

This page is prepared by HealthAssure's clinical team using official coding standards from LOINC. AI tools assist with drafting explanations, which are then reviewed and verified by healthcare professionals for accuracy. This content is for informational purposes and does not replace professional medical advice. Meet our team.