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.

LOINCActiveObservation

LOINC Code 43400-1: Lactobacillus sp morphotypes LM Ql (Vag fld)

Name: LOINC Code 43400-1: Lactobacillus sp morphotypes LM Ql (Vag fld)
Creator: HealthAssure Clinical Team
Published: 2026-05-25T17:13:11.347Z

43400-1 is a LOINC code used to identify Lactobacillus sp morphotypes LM 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 Lactobacillus sp morphotypes. 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 Lactobacillus sp morphotypes. 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: Observation
Method: Microscopy.light

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

Lactobacillus sp morphotypes [Presence] in Vaginal fluid by Light microscopy
Lactobacillus sp morphotypes
Genital vaginal; Gyn; Gynecology; ID; Infectious Disease; InfectiousDisease; Lactobacillus morphotyp; LM; Micro; Microbiology; Micros; Microscopic; OB; ObGyn; Obstetrics; Ordinal; Point in time; PR; QL; Qual; Qualitative; Random; 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.

Related SNOMED CT concepts

705114005SNOMED CT mapping for Lactobacillus sp morphotypes LM Ql (Vag fld) (43400-1)

Related observations and tests

SNOMED_CT 705114005high

LOINC Code System

Source: LOINC-SNOMED cooperation package

Common synonyms

Lactobacillus sp morphotypes LM Ql (Vag fld)Lactobacillus sp morphotypes [Presence] in Vaginal fluid by Light microscopyLactobacillus morphotyp Vag Ql MicroLactobacillus sp morphotypesMICROLactobacillus species morphotypes, Vaginal fluidPrThr

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code43400-1

SystemLOINC

Display nameLactobacillus sp morphotypes LM Ql (Vag fld)

DescriptionLactobacillus sp morphotypes

Short nameLactobacillus morphotyp Vag Ql Micro

ComponentLactobacillus sp morphotypes

PropertyPrThr

TimingPt

System (specimen)Vag

ScaleOrd

MethodMicroscopy.light

ClassMICRO

StatusACTIVE

Order/ObservationObservation

Flags

BillableNo

Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC

Version2.82

Releasemain

First released2.17

Last changed2.56

Consumer names

Lactobacillus species morphotypes, Vaginal fluid

Part names

Lactobacillus sp morphotypesPrThrPtVagOrdMicroscopy.lightPresence or ThresholdPoint in time (spot)VaginalLight microscopy

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