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.

LOINCActiveBoth

LOINC Code 35717-8: Chlamydia sp rRNA Probe Ql (Vag fld)

Name: LOINC Code 35717-8: Chlamydia sp rRNA Probe Ql (Vag fld)
Creator: HealthAssure Clinical Team
Published: 2026-05-21T08:59:23.498Z

35717-8 is a LOINC code used to identify Chlamydia sp rRNA Probe Ql (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 Chlamydia sp rRNA. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Vag.

Reviewed by HealthAssure Clinical TeamUpdated 21 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 sp rRNA. 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: Probe

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

Chlamydia sp rRNA [Presence] in Vaginal fluid by Probe
Chlamydia sp rRNA
Chlam; Chlamid; DNA NUCLEIC ACID PROBE; DNA probe; Genital vaginal; Gyn; Gynecology; ID; Infectious Disease; InfectiousDisease; Microbiology; OB; ObGyn; Obstetrics; Ordinal; Point in time; PR; QL; Qual; Qualitative; Random; ribosomal RNA; Screen; species; spp; 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

Chlamydia sp rRNA Probe Ql (Vag fld)Chlamydia sp rRNA [Presence] in Vaginal fluid by ProbeChlamydia rRNA Vag Ql ProbeChlamydia sp rRNAMICROChlamydia sp, Vaginal fluidPrThr

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code35717-8

SystemLOINC

Display nameChlamydia sp rRNA Probe Ql (Vag fld)

DescriptionChlamydia sp rRNA

Short nameChlamydia rRNA Vag Ql Probe

ComponentChlamydia sp rRNA

PropertyPrThr

TimingPt

System (specimen)Vag

ScaleOrd

MethodProbe

ClassMICRO

StatusACTIVE

Order/ObservationBoth

Flags

BillableNo

Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC

Version2.82

Releasemain

First released2.13

Last changed2.63

Consumer names

Chlamydia sp, Vaginal fluid

Part names

Chlamydia sp rRNAPrThrPtVagOrdProbePresence or ThresholdPoint in time (spot)Vaginal

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