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LOINC Code 14468-3: C. trachomatis Ag IA Ql (Bld)

14468-3 is a LOINC code used to identify C. trachomatis Ag IA Ql (Bld) 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 trachomatis Ag. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Bld.

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 trachomatis Ag. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Bld.

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
  • Method: IA

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

  • Chlamydia trachomatis Ag [Presence] in Blood by Immunoassay
  • Chlamydia trachomatis Ag
  • Antigen; Antigens; Blood; C trac; C trach; C tracho; C trachomatis; Chlam; Chlam trac; Chlamid; CT; EIA; ELFA; ELISA; Enzyme immunoassay; IAA; ID; Infectious Disease; InfectiousDisease; LGV; Lymphogranuloma venereum; MEIA; Microbiology; Ordinal; Point in time; PR; QL; Qual; Qualitative; Random; Screen; SUDS; Trachoma; WB; Whole blood

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. trachomatis Ag IA Ql (Bld)Chlamydia trachomatis Ag [Presence] in Blood by ImmunoassayC trach Ag Bld Ql IAChlamydia trachomatis AgMICROChlamydia trachomatis antigen, BloodPrThr

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code14468-3
SystemLOINC
Display nameC. trachomatis Ag IA Ql (Bld)
DescriptionChlamydia trachomatis Ag
Short nameC trach Ag Bld Ql IA
ComponentChlamydia trachomatis Ag
PropertyPrThr
TimingPt
System (specimen)Bld
ScaleOrd
MethodIA
ClassMICRO
StatusACTIVE
Order/ObservationBoth

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC
Version2.82
Releasemain
First released1.0k
Last changed2.56

Consumer names

Chlamydia trachomatis antigen, Blood

Part names

Chlamydia trachomatis AgPrThrPtBldOrdIAPresence or ThresholdPoint in time (spot)BloodImmunoassay

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