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 35720-2: Chlamydia sp rRNA Probe Ql (Penis)

Name: LOINC Code 35720-2: Chlamydia sp rRNA Probe Ql (Penis)
Creator: HealthAssure Clinical Team
Published: 2026-05-21T08:59:23.498Z

35720-2 is a LOINC code used to identify Chlamydia sp rRNA Probe Ql (Penis) 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 Penis.

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 Penis.

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: DEPRECATED
Order vs observation: Both
Method: Probe

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

Deprecated Chlamydia sp rRNA [Presence] in Penis by DNA probe
Chlamydia sp rRNA
Arbitrary concentration; Chlam; Chlamid; DNA NUCLEIC ACID PROBE; DNA probe; ID; Infectious Disease; InfectiousDisease; Microbiology; Ordinal; Pen; Penile; Point in time; QL; Qual; Qualitative; Random; ribosomal RNA; Screen; species; spp

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 (Penis)Deprecated Chlamydia sp rRNA [Presence] in Penis by DNA probeDeprecated Chlamydia rRNA Penis Ql PrbChlamydia sp rRNAMICROChlamydia sp, PenisACnc

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code35720-2

SystemLOINC

Display nameChlamydia sp rRNA Probe Ql (Penis)

DescriptionChlamydia sp rRNA

Short nameDeprecated Chlamydia rRNA Penis Ql Prb

ComponentChlamydia sp rRNA

PropertyACnc

TimingPt

System (specimen)Penis

ScaleOrd

MethodProbe

ClassMICRO

StatusDEPRECATED

Order/ObservationBoth

Flags

BillableNo

Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC

Version2.82

Releasemain

First released2.13

Last changed2.52

Consumer names

Chlamydia sp, Penis

Part names

Chlamydia sp rRNAACncPtPenisOrdProbeArbitrary ConcentrationPoint in time (spot)

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