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 23686-9: Canine adenovirus Ag IF Ql (Tiss)

Name: LOINC Code 23686-9: Canine adenovirus Ag IF Ql (Tiss)
Creator: HealthAssure Clinical Team
Published: 2026-05-25T17:13:11.347Z

23686-9 is a LOINC code used to identify Canine adenovirus Ag IF Ql (Tiss) 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 Canine adenovirus Ag. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Tiss.

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 Canine adenovirus Ag. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Tiss.

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: IF

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

Canine adenovirus Ag [Presence] in Tissue by Immunofluorescence
Canine adenovirus Ag
ACIF; Adeno virus; Anticomplement Immunofluorescence; Antigen; Antigens; CAdV; DFA; Dog; FA; Fluorescent antibody; Fluoresent; HAdV; ID; IFA; Immune fluorescence; Immunoflour; Immunofluor; Immunofluorescence; Infectious canine hepatitis; Infectious Disease; InfectiousDisease; Microbiology; Ordinal; Point in time; PR; QL; Qual; Qualitative; Random; Screen; Time Resolved Fluorescence; Tissue; Tissue, unspecified; TRF; Vet; Veterinary

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 Canine adenovirus Ag IF Ql (Tiss) (23686-9)

Related observations and tests

SNOMED_CT 705114005high

LOINC Code System

Source: LOINC-SNOMED cooperation package

Common synonyms

Canine adenovirus Ag IF Ql (Tiss)Canine adenovirus Ag [Presence] in Tissue by ImmunofluorescenceCAdV Ag Tiss Ql IFCanine adenovirus AgMICROCanine Adenovirus antigen, TissuePrThr

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code23686-9

SystemLOINC

Display nameCanine adenovirus Ag IF Ql (Tiss)

DescriptionCanine adenovirus Ag

Short nameCAdV Ag Tiss Ql IF

ComponentCanine adenovirus Ag

PropertyPrThr

TimingPt

System (specimen)Tiss

ScaleOrd

MethodIF

ClassMICRO

StatusACTIVE

Order/ObservationBoth

Flags

BillableNo

Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC

Version2.82

Releasemain

First released1.0n

Last changed2.56

Consumer names

Canine Adenovirus antigen, Tissue

Part names

Canine adenovirus AgPrThrPtTissOrdIFPresence or ThresholdPoint in time (spot)Tissue and SmearsImmunofluorescence (IF)

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