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LOINC Code 21303-3: G. lamblia Ag spec 3 IA Ql (Stl)

21303-3 is a LOINC code used to identify G. lamblia Ag spec 3 IA Ql (Stl) 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 Giardia lamblia Ag^3rd specimen. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Stool.

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 Giardia lamblia Ag^3rd specimen. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Stool.

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: IA

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

  • Giardia lamblia Ag [Presence] in Stool by Immunoassay --3rd specimen
  • Giardia lamblia Ag^3rd specimen
  • Antigen; Antigens; Beaver fever; Bowel movement; EIA; ELFA; ELISA; Enzyme immunoassay; Faecal; Faeces; Fecal; Feces; G duodenalis; G intestinalis; G lamblia; Giardiasis; IAA; ID; Infectious Disease; InfectiousDisease; Lamblia intestinalis; MEIA; Microbiology; Ordinal; Point in time; PR; QL; Qual; Qualitative; Random; Screen; sp3; Spec; Stl; Stool = Fecal; SUDS

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

G. lamblia Ag spec 3 IA Ql (Stl)Giardia lamblia Ag [Presence] in Stool by Immunoassay --3rd specimenG lamblia Ag sp3 Stl Ql IAGiardia lamblia Ag^3rd specimenMICROGiardia lamblia antigen specimen 3, StoolPrThr

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code21303-3
SystemLOINC
Display nameG. lamblia Ag spec 3 IA Ql (Stl)
DescriptionGiardia lamblia Ag^3rd specimen
Short nameG lamblia Ag sp3 Stl Ql IA
ComponentGiardia lamblia Ag^3rd specimen
PropertyPrThr
TimingPt
System (specimen)Stool
ScaleOrd
MethodIA
ClassMICRO
StatusACTIVE
Order/ObservationBoth

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC
Version2.82
Releasemain
First released1.0m
Last changed2.73

Consumer names

Giardia lamblia antigen specimen 3, Stool

Part names

Giardia lamblia Ag^3rd specimenPrThrPtStoolOrdIAPresence or ThresholdPoint in time (spot)Immunoassay

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