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LOINC Code 35271-6: Candida sp Ag LA Ql (S)

35271-6 is a LOINC code used to identify Candida sp Ag LA Ql (S) 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 Ag. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Ser.

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 Ag. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Ser.

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: LA

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

Candida sp Ag [Presence] in Serum by Latex agglutination
Candida sp Ag
At least one study has found the latex agglutination antigen test to be unreliable and inconsistent in the early detection of systemic candidiasis. [PMID1852278]
Antigen; Antigens; Cand; Candidiasis; ID; Infectious Disease; InfectiousDisease; LAT; Latex agglutination; Microbiology; Monilia; Ordinal; Point in time; PR; QL; Qual; Qualitative; Random; Screen; Serum; species; spp; SR; Thrush

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 Ag LA Ql (S)Candida sp Ag [Presence] in Serum by Latex agglutinationCandida Ag Ser Ql LACandida sp AgMICROCandida sp antigen, BloodPrThr

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code35271-6
SystemLOINC
Display nameCandida sp Ag LA Ql (S)
DescriptionCandida sp Ag
Short nameCandida Ag Ser Ql LA
ComponentCandida sp Ag
PropertyPrThr
TimingPt
System (specimen)Ser
ScaleOrd
MethodLA
ClassMICRO
StatusACTIVE
Order/ObservationBoth

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC
Version2.82
Releasemain
First released2.12
Last changed2.73

Consumer names

Candida sp antigen, Blood

Part names

Candida sp AgPrThrPtSerOrdLAPresence or ThresholdPoint in time (spot)SerumLatex agglutination

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