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LOINC Code 6430-3: HIV identified Org specific cx Nom (Sem)

6430-3 is a LOINC code used to identify HIV identified Org specific cx Nom (Sem) 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 HIV. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Semen.

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 HIV. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Semen.

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

  • HIV identified in Semen by Organism specific culture
  • HIV
  • AIDS; C&S; Cult; Cultures; Ejaculate; Genitourinary; GU; Human immunodeficiency virus; ID; Identity or presence; Infectious Disease; InfectiousDisease; Microbiology; Nominal; Point in time; Random; Sem; Seminal fluid; Smn; SMPLS; Spec; URO; Urology

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

HIV identified Org specific cx Nom (Sem)HIV identified in Semen by Organism specific cultureHIV Smn CultHIVMICROHIV culture, SemenPrid

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code6430-3
SystemLOINC
Display nameHIV identified Org specific cx Nom (Sem)
DescriptionHIV
Short nameHIV Smn Cult
ComponentHIV
PropertyPrid
TimingPt
System (specimen)Semen
ScaleNom
MethodOrganism specific culture
ClassMICRO
StatusACTIVE
Order/ObservationBoth

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC
Version2.82
Releasemain
First released1.0f
Last changed2.79

Consumer names

HIV culture, Semen

Part names

HIVPridPtSemenNomOrganism specific culturePresence or IdentityPoint in time (spot)

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