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LOINC Code 17784-0: Parasite identified LM Nom (Bld)

17784-0 is a LOINC code used to identify Parasite identified LM Nom (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 Parasite. 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 Parasite. 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: Microscopy.light

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

  • Parasite identified in Blood by Light microscopy
  • Parasite
  • Blood; ID; Identity or presence; Infectious Disease; InfectiousDisease; LM; Micro; Microbiology; Micros; Microscopic; Nominal; Parasites; Point in time; Random; 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

Parasite identified LM Nom (Bld)Parasite identified in Blood by Light microscopyParasite Bld SmearParasiteMICROParasite test, BloodPrid

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code17784-0
SystemLOINC
Display nameParasite identified LM Nom (Bld)
DescriptionParasite
Short nameParasite Bld Smear
ComponentParasite
PropertyPrid
TimingPt
System (specimen)Bld
ScaleNom
MethodMicroscopy.light
ClassMICRO
StatusACTIVE
Order/ObservationBoth

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC
Version2.82
Releasemain
First released1.0l
Last changed2.79

Consumer names

Parasite test, Blood

Part names

ParasitePridPtBldNomMicroscopy.lightPresence or IdentityPoint in time (spot)BloodLight microscopy

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