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 20688-8: Aspergillus sp identified Org specific cx Nom (Litter)

Name: LOINC Code 20688-8: Aspergillus sp identified Org specific cx Nom (Litter)
Creator: HealthAssure Clinical Team
Published: 2026-05-21T11:17:28.850Z

20688-8 is a LOINC code used to identify Aspergillus sp identified Org specific cx Nom (Litter) 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 Aspergillus sp. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Litter.

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 Aspergillus sp. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Litter.

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: Organism specific culture

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

Aspergillus sp identified in Litter by Organism specific culture
Aspergillus sp
Asperg; Aspergil; Aspergilis; Aspergilla; Aspergillin; Aspergillosis; Aspergils; Aspergilus; C&S; Cult; Cultures; Farmers lung; ID; Identity or presence; Infectious Disease; InfectiousDisease; Microbiology; Nominal; Point in time; Random; Spec; species; spp

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

Aspergillus sp identified Org specific cx Nom (Litter)Aspergillus sp identified in Litter by Organism specific cultureAspergillus Litter CultAspergillus spMICROAspergillus sp culture, LitterPrid

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code20688-8

SystemLOINC

Display nameAspergillus sp identified Org specific cx Nom (Litter)

DescriptionAspergillus sp

Short nameAspergillus Litter Cult

ComponentAspergillus sp

PropertyPrid

TimingPt

System (specimen)Litter

ScaleNom

MethodOrganism specific culture

ClassMICRO

StatusACTIVE

Order/ObservationBoth

Flags

BillableNo

Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC

Version2.82

Releasemain

First released1.0m

Last changed2.79

Consumer names

Aspergillus sp culture, Litter

Part names

Aspergillus spPridPtLitterNomOrganism specific culturePresence or IdentityPoint in time (spot)

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