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 59065-3: C. psittaci Org specific cx Ql (Bronchial brush)

Name: LOINC Code 59065-3: C. psittaci Org specific cx Ql (Bronchial brush)
Creator: HealthAssure Clinical Team
Published: 2026-05-25T17:13:11.347Z

59065-3 is a LOINC code used to identify C. psittaci Org specific cx Ql (Bronchial brush) 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 Chlamydophila psittaci. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Bronchial brush.

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 Chlamydophila psittaci. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Bronchial brush.

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: Organism specific culture

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

Chlamydophila psittaci [Presence] in Bronchial brush by Organism specific culture
Chlamydophila psittaci
Avian chlamydiosis; Bro; Bro Brush; C psittaci; C&S; Chlamydia; Chlamydia psittaci; Chlamydial abortion; CPS; Cult; Cultures; Enzootic abortion of ewes; ID; Infectious Disease; InfectiousDisease; Lung; Microbiology; Ordinal; Ornithosis; Ovine chlamydiosis; Point in time; PR; Psittacosis; Pulmonary; Pulmonology; Ql; Qual; Qualitative; Random; Respiratory; Screen; Spec

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 C. psittaci Org specific cx Ql (Bronchial brush) (59065-3)

Related observations and tests

SNOMED_CT 705114005high

LOINC Code System

Source: LOINC-SNOMED cooperation package

Common synonyms

C. psittaci Org specific cx Ql (Bronchial brush)Chlamydophila psittaci [Presence] in Bronchial brush by Organism specific cultureC psittaci Bro Brush Ql CultChlamydophila psittaciMICROChlamydophila psittaci culture, Bronchial brushPrThr

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code59065-3

SystemLOINC

Display nameC. psittaci Org specific cx Ql (Bronchial brush)

DescriptionChlamydophila psittaci

Short nameC psittaci Bro Brush Ql Cult

ComponentChlamydophila psittaci

PropertyPrThr

TimingPt

System (specimen)Bronchial brush

ScaleOrd

MethodOrganism specific culture

ClassMICRO

StatusACTIVE

Order/ObservationBoth

Flags

BillableNo

Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC

Version2.82

Releasemain

First released2.32

Last changed2.56

Consumer names

Chlamydophila psittaci culture, Bronchial brush

Part names

Chlamydophila psittaciPrThrPtBronchial brushOrdOrganism specific culturePresence or ThresholdPoint in time (spot)

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