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.

LOINCActiveObservation

LOINC Code 19774-9: Cytology study comment Cyto stain Nar (Cvx/Vag) [Interp]

Name: LOINC Code 19774-9: Cytology study comment Cyto stain Nar (Cvx/Vag) [Interp]
Creator: HealthAssure Clinical Team
Published: 2026-05-21T11:17:28.198Z

19774-9 is a LOINC code used to identify Cytology study comment Cyto stain Nar (Cvx/Vag) [Interp] 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 Cytology study comment. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Cvx/Vag.

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 Cytology study comment. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Cvx/Vag.

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: Observation
Method: Cyto stain

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

Cytology study comment Cervical or vaginal smear or scraping Cyto stain
Cytology study comment
AOEObservation; Cervix; cmmt; cmnt; Com; Comm; Comments; Commt; Cytology Cmnt; Cytology stain; Cytostain; Genital tract; Genital vaginal; Gyn; Gynecology; Impression; Impression/interpretation of study; Impressions; Interp; Interpretation; Narrative; OB; ObGyn; Obstetrics; Pap Smear; Pap Stain; Papanicolaou smear; Point in time; Random; Remarks; Report; St; Stains; Stn; Study report; Vag fld; Vag fluid; Vagina; Vaginal fluid

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

Cytology study comment Cyto stain Nar (Cvx/Vag) [Interp]Cytology study comment Cervical or vaginal smear or scraping Cyto stainCytology Cmnt Cvx/Vag Cyto-ImpCytology study commentCYTOInterpretation of Cytology study comment test result, Cervix Or Vagina SpecimenImp

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code19774-9

SystemLOINC

Display nameCytology study comment Cyto stain Nar (Cvx/Vag) [Interp]

DescriptionCytology study comment

Short nameCytology Cmnt Cvx/Vag Cyto-Imp

ComponentCytology study comment

PropertyImp

TimingPt

System (specimen)Cvx/Vag

ScaleNar

MethodCyto stain

ClassCYTO

StatusACTIVE

Order/ObservationObservation

Flags

BillableNo

Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC

Version2.82

Releasemain

First released1.0l

Last changed2.73

Consumer names

Interpretation of Cytology study comment test result, Cervix Or Vagina Specimen

Part names

Cytology study commentImpPtCvx/VagNarCyto stainImpression/interpretation of studyPoint in time (spot)Cervix or Vagina

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