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 23016-9: C. burnetii LM Ql (Placenta)

Name: LOINC Code 23016-9: C. burnetii LM Ql (Placenta)
Creator: HealthAssure Clinical Team
Published: 2026-05-25T17:13:11.347Z

23016-9 is a LOINC code used to identify C. burnetii LM Ql (Placenta) 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 Coxiella burnetii. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Placenta.

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 Coxiella burnetii. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Placenta.

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: Microscopy.light

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

Coxiella burnetii [Presence] in Placenta by Light microscopy
Coxiella burnetii
C burnet; C burnetii; Coxiella burnettii; ID; Infectious Disease; InfectiousDisease; LM; Micro; Microbiology; Micros; Microscopic; Ordinal; Placent; Placental; Point in time; PR; Q fev; Q fever; Qfever; QL; Qual; Qualitative; Random; Screen

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 C. burnetii LM Ql (Placenta) (23016-9)

Related observations and tests

SNOMED_CT 705114005high

LOINC Code System

Source: LOINC-SNOMED cooperation package

Common synonyms

C. burnetii LM Ql (Placenta)Coxiella burnetii [Presence] in Placenta by Light microscopyC burnet Placenta Ql MicroCoxiella burnetiiMICROCoxiella burnetii, PlacentaPrThr

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code23016-9

SystemLOINC

Display nameC. burnetii LM Ql (Placenta)

DescriptionCoxiella burnetii

Short nameC burnet Placenta Ql Micro

ComponentCoxiella burnetii

PropertyPrThr

TimingPt

System (specimen)Placenta

ScaleOrd

MethodMicroscopy.light

ClassMICRO

StatusACTIVE

Order/ObservationBoth

Flags

BillableNo

Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC

Version2.82

Releasemain

First released1.0n

Last changed2.63

Consumer names

Coxiella burnetii, Placenta

Part names

Coxiella burnetiiPrThrPtPlacentaOrdMicroscopy.lightPresence or ThresholdPoint in time (spot)Light microscopy

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