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 6338-8: C. psittaci Ag IA Ql (Genital specimen)

Name: LOINC Code 6338-8: C. psittaci Ag IA Ql (Genital specimen)
Creator: HealthAssure Clinical Team
Published: 2026-05-21T08:59:42.802Z

6338-8 is a LOINC code used to identify C. psittaci Ag IA Ql (Genital specimen) 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 Ag. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Genital.

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 Chlamydophila psittaci Ag. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Genital.

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: IA

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

Chlamydophila psittaci Ag [Presence] in Genital specimen by Immunoassay
Chlamydophila psittaci Ag
Antigen; Antigens; Avian chlamydiosis; C psittaci; Chlamydia; Chlamydia psittaci; Chlamydial abortion; CPS; EIA; ELFA; ELISA; Enzootic abortion of ewes; Enzyme immunoassay; Gen; Genital tract; IAA; ID; Infectious Disease; InfectiousDisease; MEIA; Microbiology; Ordinal; Ornithosis; Ovine chlamydiosis; Point in time; PR; Psittacosis; QL; Qual; Qualitative; Random; Screen; SUDS; Urogenit; Urogenital

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

C. psittaci Ag IA Ql (Genital specimen)Chlamydophila psittaci Ag [Presence] in Genital specimen by ImmunoassayC psittaci Ag Genital Ql IAChlamydophila psittaci AgMICROChlamydophila psittaci antigen, Genital specimenPrThr

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code6338-8

SystemLOINC

Display nameC. psittaci Ag IA Ql (Genital specimen)

DescriptionChlamydophila psittaci Ag

Short nameC psittaci Ag Genital Ql IA

ComponentChlamydophila psittaci Ag

PropertyPrThr

TimingPt

System (specimen)Genital

ScaleOrd

MethodIA

ClassMICRO

StatusACTIVE

Order/ObservationBoth

Flags

BillableNo

Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC

Version2.82

Releasemain

First released1.0f

Last changed2.56

Consumer names

Chlamydophila psittaci antigen, Genital specimen

Part names

Chlamydophila psittaci AgPrThrPtGenitalOrdIAPresence or ThresholdPoint in time (spot)Immunoassay

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