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 20486-7: H. influenzae B Ag Qn (CSF)

Name: LOINC Code 20486-7: H. influenzae B Ag Qn (CSF)
Creator: HealthAssure Clinical Team
Published: 2026-05-25T17:13:11.347Z

20486-7 is a LOINC code used to identify H. influenzae B Ag Qn (CSF) 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 Haemophilus influenzae B Ag. It is commonly used with the system or sample type CSF.

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 Haemophilus influenzae B Ag. It is commonly used with the system or sample type CSF.

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

Haemophilus influenzae B Ag [Units/volume] in Cerebral spinal fluid
Haemophilus influenzae B Ag
Antigen; Antigens; Arbitrary concentration; Cerebral spinal fluid; Cerebrospinal Fl; H flu; H influenza; H influenzae; Haem influ; Haem influ B; Haemoph; HIB; ID; Infectious Disease; InfectiousDisease; Influ; Microbiology; Neuro; Neurology; Point in time; QNT; Quan; Quant; Quantitative; Random; Spinal Fl; Spinal Fld; Spinal Flu; Spinal 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.

Related SNOMED CT concepts

705114005SNOMED CT mapping for H. influenzae B Ag Qn (CSF) (20486-7)

Related observations and tests

SNOMED_CT 705114005high

LOINC Code System

Source: LOINC-SNOMED cooperation package

Common synonyms

H. influenzae B Ag Qn (CSF)Haemophilus influenzae B Ag [Units/volume] in Cerebral spinal fluidHaem influ B Ag CSF-aCncHaemophilus influenzae B AgMICROHaemophilus influenzae B antigen, Spinal fluidACnc

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code20486-7

SystemLOINC

Display nameH. influenzae B Ag Qn (CSF)

DescriptionHaemophilus influenzae B Ag

Short nameHaem influ B Ag CSF-aCnc

ComponentHaemophilus influenzae B Ag

PropertyACnc

TimingPt

System (specimen)CSF

ScaleQn

ClassMICRO

StatusACTIVE

Order/ObservationBoth

Flags

BillableNo

Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC

Version2.82

Releasemain

First released1.0m

Last changed2.69

Consumer names

Haemophilus influenzae B antigen, Spinal fluid

Part names

Haemophilus influenzae B AgACncPtCSFQnArbitrary ConcentrationPoint in time (spot)Cerebral spinal fluid

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