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LOINC Code 22853-6: B. caballi rRNA Probe Ql (Bld)

22853-6 is a LOINC code used to identify B. caballi rRNA Probe Ql (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 Babesia caballi rRNA. 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 Babesia caballi rRNA. 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: Probe

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

  • Babesia caballi rRNA [Presence] in Blood by Probe
  • Babesia caballi rRNA
  • B caballi; Babesia cabellii; Babesiosis; Blood; DNA NUCLEIC ACID PROBE; DNA probe; ID; Infectious Disease; InfectiousDisease; Microbiology; Ordinal; Piroplasmosis; Point in time; PR; QL; Qual; Qualitative; Random; ribosomal RNA; Screen; Vet; Veterinary; 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

B. caballi rRNA Probe Ql (Bld)Babesia caballi rRNA [Presence] in Blood by ProbeB caballi rRNA Bld Ql ProbeBabesia caballi rRNAMICROBabesia caballi, BloodPrThr

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code22853-6
SystemLOINC
Display nameB. caballi rRNA Probe Ql (Bld)
DescriptionBabesia caballi rRNA
Short nameB caballi rRNA Bld Ql Probe
ComponentBabesia caballi rRNA
PropertyPrThr
TimingPt
System (specimen)Bld
ScaleOrd
MethodProbe
ClassMICRO
StatusACTIVE
Order/ObservationBoth

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC
Version2.82
Releasemain
First released1.0n
Last changed2.64

Consumer names

Babesia caballi, Blood

Part names

Babesia caballi rRNAPrThrPtBldOrdProbePresence or ThresholdPoint in time (spot)Blood

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