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LOINC Code 38402-4: Parasite identified Nom (Tiss)

38402-4 is a LOINC code used to identify Parasite identified Nom (Tiss) 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 Parasite. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Tiss.

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 Parasite. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Tiss.

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

  • Parasite identified in Tissue
  • Parasite
  • ID; Identity or presence; Infectious Disease; InfectiousDisease; Microbiology; Nominal; Parasites; Point in time; Random; Tissue; Tissue, unspecified

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

Parasite identified Nom (Tiss)Parasite identified in TissueParasite TissParasiteMICROParasite test, TissuePrid

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code38402-4
SystemLOINC
Display nameParasite identified Nom (Tiss)
DescriptionParasite
Short nameParasite Tiss
ComponentParasite
PropertyPrid
TimingPt
System (specimen)Tiss
ScaleNom
ClassMICRO
StatusACTIVE
Order/ObservationBoth

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC
Version2.82
Releasemain
First released2.14
Last changed2.79

Consumer names

Parasite test, Tissue

Part names

ParasitePridPtTissNomPresence or IdentityPoint in time (spot)Tissue and Smears

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