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 55298-4: HPV 6+11+42+43+44 DNA Probe+sig amp Ql (Urethra)

Name: LOINC Code 55298-4: HPV 6+11+42+43+44 DNA Probe+sig amp Ql (Urethra)
Creator: HealthAssure Clinical Team
Published: 2026-05-21T08:59:37.143Z

55298-4 is a LOINC code used to identify HPV 6+11+42+43+44 DNA Probe+sig amp Ql (Urethra) 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 Human papilloma virus 6+11+42+43+44 DNA. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Urethra.

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 Human papilloma virus 6+11+42+43+44 DNA. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Urethra.

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.amp.sig

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

Human papilloma virus 6+11+42+43+44 DNA [Presence] in Urethra by Probe with signal amplification
Human papilloma virus 6+11+42+43+44 DNA
Amplif; Amplification; Amplified; bDNA; Bdn-A; Branched Chain DNA; Deoxyribonucleic acid; DNA NUCLEIC ACID PROBE; DNA probe; Genital tract; Genital warts; HC; HPA; HPV; HPV Low Risk; HPV6; HPV6+11; Human papillomavirus; Hybidization Protection Assay; Hybrid Capture; Hybrid Capture nucleic acid hybridization; ID; Infectious Disease; InfectiousDisease; Microbiology; Ordinal; Papilloma virus low risk; Point in time; PR; Probe amp; Probe with ampification; Probe with signal amplification; Probe+sig amp; Ql; Qual; Qualitative; Random; Screen; Urth

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

HPV 6+11+42+43+44 DNA Probe+sig amp Ql (Urethra)Human papilloma virus 6+11+42+43+44 DNA [Presence] in Urethra by Probe with signal amplificationHPV Low Risk DNA Urth Ql Probe+sig ampHuman papilloma virus 6+11+42+43+44 DNAMICROHPV 6+11+42+43+44, UrethraPrThr

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code55298-4

SystemLOINC

Display nameHPV 6+11+42+43+44 DNA Probe+sig amp Ql (Urethra)

DescriptionHuman papilloma virus 6+11+42+43+44 DNA

Short nameHPV Low Risk DNA Urth Ql Probe+sig amp

ComponentHuman papilloma virus 6+11+42+43+44 DNA

PropertyPrThr

TimingPt

System (specimen)Urethra

ScaleOrd

MethodProbe.amp.sig

ClassMICRO

StatusACTIVE

Order/ObservationBoth

Flags

BillableNo

Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC

Version2.82

Releasemain

First released2.27

Last changed2.63

Consumer names

HPV 6+11+42+43+44, Urethra

Part names

Human papilloma virus 6+11+42+43+44 DNAPrThrPtUrethraOrdProbe.amp.sigPresence or ThresholdPoint in time (spot)Probe with signal amplification

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