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LOINC Code 33038-1: Candida sp identified Cyto stain Nom (Vag fld)

33038-1 is a LOINC code used to identify Candida sp identified Cyto stain Nom (Vag fld) 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 Candida sp. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Vag.

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 Candida sp. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Vag.

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: Cyto stain

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

  • Candida sp identified in Vaginal fluid by Cyto stain
  • Candida sp
  • Cand; Candidiasis; Cytology stain; Cytostain; Genital vaginal; Gyn; Gynecology; ID; Identity or presence; Infectious Disease; InfectiousDisease; Microbiology; Monilia; Nominal; OB; ObGyn; Obstetrics; Pap Smear; Pap Stain; Papanicolaou smear; Point in time; Random; species; spp; St; Stains; Stn; Thrush; Vag fld; Vag fluid; Vagina; Vaginal fluid

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

Candida sp identified Cyto stain Nom (Vag fld)Candida sp identified in Vaginal fluid by Cyto stainCandida Vag CytoCandida spMICROCandida sp test, Vaginal fluidPrid

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code33038-1
SystemLOINC
Display nameCandida sp identified Cyto stain Nom (Vag fld)
DescriptionCandida sp
Short nameCandida Vag Cyto
ComponentCandida sp
PropertyPrid
TimingPt
System (specimen)Vag
ScaleNom
MethodCyto stain
ClassMICRO
StatusACTIVE
Order/ObservationBoth

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC
Version2.82
Releasemain
First released2.09
Last changed2.79

Consumer names

Candida sp test, Vaginal fluid

Part names

Candida spPridPtVagNomCyto stainPresence or IdentityPoint in time (spot)Vaginal

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