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LOINC Code 31770-1: C. trachomatis Ag Ql (CSF)

31770-1 is a LOINC code used to identify C. trachomatis Ag Ql (CSF) 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 Chlamydia trachomatis Ag. It is commonly used with the system or sample type CSF.

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 Chlamydia trachomatis Ag. It is commonly used with the system or sample type CSF.

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

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

  • Chlamydia trachomatis Ag [Presence] in Cerebral spinal fluid
  • Chlamydia trachomatis Ag
  • Antigen; Antigens; C trac; C trach; C tracho; C trachomatis; Cerebral spinal fluid; Cerebrospinal Fl; Chlam; Chlam trac; Chlamid; CT; ID; Infectious Disease; InfectiousDisease; LGV; Lymphogranuloma venereum; Microbiology; Neuro; Neurology; Ordinal; Point in time; PR; QL; Qual; Qualitative; Random; Screen; Spinal Fl; Spinal Fld; Spinal Flu; Spinal Fluid; Trachoma

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. trachomatis Ag Ql (CSF)Chlamydia trachomatis Ag [Presence] in Cerebral spinal fluidC trach Ag CSF QlChlamydia trachomatis AgMICROChlamydia trachomatis antigen, Spinal fluidPrThr

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code31770-1
SystemLOINC
Display nameC. trachomatis Ag Ql (CSF)
DescriptionChlamydia trachomatis Ag
Short nameC trach Ag CSF Ql
ComponentChlamydia trachomatis Ag
PropertyPrThr
TimingPt
System (specimen)CSF
ScaleOrd
ClassMICRO
StatusACTIVE
Order/ObservationBoth

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC
Version2.82
Releasemain
First released2.07
Last changed2.56

Consumer names

Chlamydia trachomatis antigen, Spinal fluid

Part names

Chlamydia trachomatis AgPrThrPtCSFOrdPresence or ThresholdPoint in time (spot)Cerebral spinal fluid

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