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.

LOINCActiveBoth

LOINC Code 70569-9: Plasmodium sp Ag IA.rapid Nom (Bld)

Name: LOINC Code 70569-9: Plasmodium sp Ag IA.rapid Nom (Bld)
Creator: HealthAssure Clinical Team
Published: 2026-05-21T08:59:49.465Z

70569-9 is a LOINC code used to identify Plasmodium sp Ag IA.rapid Nom (Bld) 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 Plasmodium sp Ag. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Bld.

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 Plasmodium sp Ag. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Bld.

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.rapid

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

Plasmodium sp Ag [Identifier] in Blood by Rapid immunoassay
Plasmodium sp Ag
This test is based on several rapid diagnostic tests for malaria.
Antigen; Antigens; Blood; EIA; ELFA; ELISA; Enzyme immunoassay; IAA; ID; Identity or presence; Infectious Disease; InfectiousDisease; Malaria; Malarial; MEIA; Microbiology; Nominal; Point in time; Random; species; spp; SUDS; WB; Whole blood

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

Plasmodium sp Ag IA.rapid Nom (Bld)Plasmodium sp Ag [Identifier] in Blood by Rapid immunoassayPlasmodium Ag Bld IA.rapidPlasmodium sp AgMICROPlasmodium sp antigen, BloodPrid

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code70569-9

SystemLOINC

Display namePlasmodium sp Ag IA.rapid Nom (Bld)

DescriptionPlasmodium sp Ag

Short namePlasmodium Ag Bld IA.rapid

ComponentPlasmodium sp Ag

PropertyPrid

TimingPt

System (specimen)Bld

ScaleNom

MethodIA.rapid

ClassMICRO

StatusACTIVE

Order/ObservationBoth

Flags

BillableNo

Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC

Version2.82

Releasemain

First released2.40

Last changed2.73

Consumer names

Plasmodium sp antigen, Blood

Part names

Plasmodium sp AgPridPtBldNomIA.rapidPresence or IdentityPoint in time (spot)BloodRapid immunoassay

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