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 14197-8: B. dermatitidis exoantigen Nom (Isol)

Name: LOINC Code 14197-8: B. dermatitidis exoantigen Nom (Isol)
Creator: HealthAssure Clinical Team
Published: 2026-05-25T17:13:11.347Z

14197-8 is a LOINC code used to identify B. dermatitidis exoantigen Nom (Isol) 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 Blastomyces dermatitidis exoantigen identification. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Isolate.

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 Blastomyces dermatitidis exoantigen identification. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Isolate.

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

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

Blastomyces dermatitidis exoantigen [Identifier] in Isolate
Blastomyces dermatitidis exoantigen identification
B dermat; B dermat XA ID; B dermatitidis; Blasto; Blastomycosis; ID; Identity or presence; Infectious Disease; InfectiousDisease; Islt; Isol; Microbiology; Nominal; Point in time; Random

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 B. dermatitidis exoantigen Nom (Isol) (14197-8)

Related observations and tests

SNOMED_CT 705114005high

LOINC Code System

Source: LOINC-SNOMED cooperation package

Common synonyms

B. dermatitidis exoantigen Nom (Isol)Blastomyces dermatitidis exoantigen [Identifier] in IsolateB dermat XA ID IsltBlastomyces dermatitidis exoantigen identificationMICROPridPt

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code14197-8

SystemLOINC

Display nameB. dermatitidis exoantigen Nom (Isol)

DescriptionBlastomyces dermatitidis exoantigen identification

Short nameB dermat XA ID Islt

ComponentBlastomyces dermatitidis exoantigen identification

PropertyPrid

TimingPt

System (specimen)Isolate

ScaleNom

ClassMICRO

StatusACTIVE

Order/ObservationBoth

Flags

BillableNo

Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC

Version2.82

Releasemain

First released1.0k

Last changed2.73

Consumer names

Blastomyces dermatitidis exoantigen identification

Part names

Blastomyces dermatitidis exoantigen identificationPridPtIsolateNomBlastomyces dermatitidis exoantigenPresence or IdentityPoint in time (spot)

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