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 77346-5: E. vermicularis spec 3 Pinworm exam Ql (Anal)

Name: LOINC Code 77346-5: E. vermicularis spec 3 Pinworm exam Ql (Anal)
Creator: HealthAssure Clinical Team
Published: 2026-05-21T08:59:57.647Z

77346-5 is a LOINC code used to identify E. vermicularis spec 3 Pinworm exam Ql (Anal) 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 Enterobius vermicularis^3rd specimen. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Anal.

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 Enterobius vermicularis^3rd specimen. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Anal.

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: Pinworm examination

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

Enterobius vermicularis [Presence] in Anal by Pinworm exam --3rd specimen
Enterobius vermicularis^3rd specimen
Anus; E vermicularis; Enterobiasis; ID; Infectious Disease; InfectiousDisease; Microbiology; Ordinal; Pin worm; Pinworm; Pinworms; Point in time; PR; QL; Qual; Qualitative; Random; Rectal specimen; Scotch tape prep; Screen; sp3; Spec; Thread worm; Threadworm

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

E. vermicularis spec 3 Pinworm exam Ql (Anal)Enterobius vermicularis [Presence] in Anal by Pinworm exam --3rd specimenE vermicularis sp3 Anal Ql Pinworm ExamEnterobius vermicularis^3rd specimenMICROEnterobius vermicularis specimen 3, AnalPrThr

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code77346-5

SystemLOINC

Display nameE. vermicularis spec 3 Pinworm exam Ql (Anal)

DescriptionEnterobius vermicularis^3rd specimen

Short nameE vermicularis sp3 Anal Ql Pinworm Exam

ComponentEnterobius vermicularis^3rd specimen

PropertyPrThr

TimingPt

System (specimen)Anal

ScaleOrd

MethodPinworm examination

ClassMICRO

StatusACTIVE

Order/ObservationBoth

Flags

BillableNo

Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC

Version2.82

Releasemain

First released2.52

Last changed2.56

Consumer names

Enterobius vermicularis specimen 3, Anal

Part names

Enterobius vermicularis^3rd specimenPrThrPtAnalOrdPinworm examinationPresence or ThresholdPoint in time (spot)Pinworm exam

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