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 16601-7: C. trachomatis rRNA Probe Ql (U)

Name: LOINC Code 16601-7: C. trachomatis rRNA Probe Ql (U)
Creator: HealthAssure Clinical Team
Published: 2026-05-21T11:17:26.379Z

16601-7 is a LOINC code used to identify C. trachomatis rRNA Probe Ql (U) 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 rRNA. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Urine.

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 rRNA. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Urine.

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: DISCOURAGED
Order vs observation: Both
Method: Probe

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

Chlamydia trachomatis rRNA [Presence] in Urine by Probe
Chlamydia trachomatis rRNA
C trac; C trach; C tracho; C trachomatis; Chlam; Chlam trac; Chlamid; CT; DNA NUCLEIC ACID PROBE; DNA probe; ID; Infectious Disease; InfectiousDisease; LGV; Lymphogranuloma venereum; Microbiology; Ordinal; Point in time; PR; QL; Qual; Qualitative; Random; ribosomal RNA; Screen; Trachoma; UA; UR; Urn

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 rRNA Probe Ql (U)Chlamydia trachomatis rRNA [Presence] in Urine by ProbeC trach rRNA Ur Ql ProbeChlamydia trachomatis rRNAMICROChlamydia trachomatis, UrinePrThr

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code16601-7

SystemLOINC

Display nameC. trachomatis rRNA Probe Ql (U)

DescriptionChlamydia trachomatis rRNA

Short nameC trach rRNA Ur Ql Probe

ComponentChlamydia trachomatis rRNA

PropertyPrThr

TimingPt

System (specimen)Urine

ScaleOrd

MethodProbe

ClassMICRO

StatusDISCOURAGED

Order/ObservationBoth

Flags

BillableNo

Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC

Version2.82

Releasemain

First released1.0l

Last changed2.73

Consumer names

Chlamydia trachomatis, Urine

Part names

Chlamydia trachomatis rRNAPrThrPtUrineOrdProbePresence or ThresholdPoint in time (spot)

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