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LOINC Code 23000-3: C. psittaci Ag Immune stain Ql (Exud)

23000-3 is a LOINC code used to identify C. psittaci Ag Immune stain Ql (Exud) 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 Chlamydophila psittaci Ag. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Exudate.

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 Chlamydophila psittaci Ag. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Exudate.

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: Immune stain

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

  • Chlamydophila psittaci Ag [Presence] in Exudate by Immune stain
  • Chlamydophila psittaci Ag
  • Exudate is material such as fluid, cells or cellular debris, which has been deposited in tissues or on tissue surface.
  • Antigen; Antigens; Avian chlamydiosis; C psittaci; Chlamydia; Chlamydia psittaci; Chlamydial abortion; CPS; Enzootic abortion of ewes; Exud; ID; IHC; Imm; Immunohistochemical stain; Immunostain; ImStn; Imun; Imune; Infectious Disease; InfectiousDisease; Microbiology; Ordinal; Ornithosis; Ovine chlamydiosis; Point in time; PR; Psittacosis; QL; Qual; Qualitative; Random; Screen; St; Stains; Stn

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

C. psittaci Ag Immune stain Ql (Exud)Chlamydophila psittaci Ag [Presence] in Exudate by Immune stainC psittaci Ag Exudate Ql ImStnChlamydophila psittaci AgMICROChlamydophila psittaci antigen, ExudatePrThr

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code23000-3
SystemLOINC
Display nameC. psittaci Ag Immune stain Ql (Exud)
DescriptionChlamydophila psittaci Ag
Short nameC psittaci Ag Exudate Ql ImStn
ComponentChlamydophila psittaci Ag
PropertyPrThr
TimingPt
System (specimen)Exudate
ScaleOrd
MethodImmune stain
ClassMICRO
StatusACTIVE
Order/ObservationBoth

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC
Version2.82
Releasemain
First released1.0n
Last changed2.56

Consumer names

Chlamydophila psittaci antigen, Exudate

Part names

Chlamydophila psittaci AgPrThrPtExudateOrdImmune stainPresence or ThresholdPoint in time (spot)

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