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LOINC Code 81690-0: L. longbeachae 1 and 2 DNA NAA+probe Nom (Specimen)

81690-0 is a LOINC code used to identify L. longbeachae 1 and 2 DNA NAA+probe Nom (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 Legionella longbeachae 1 & 2 DNA. It is commonly used with the system or sample type XXX.

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 Legionella longbeachae 1 & 2 DNA. It is commonly used with the system or sample type XXX.

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: Probe.amp.tar

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

  • Legionella longbeachae 1 and 2 DNA [Identifier] in Specimen by NAA with probe detection
  • Legionella longbeachae 1 & 2 DNA
  • This test can be done on multiple clinical specimens including bronchoalveolar lavage, bronchial brushings, sputum, pleural fluid, and other body fluids.
  • 3 Self-Sustaining Sequence Replication; 3SR SR; Amplif; Amplification; Amplified; Deoxyribonucleic acid; DNA NUCLEIC ACID PROBE; DNA probe; i; ID; Identity or presence; II; Infectious Disease; InfectiousDisease; L longbeachae; L longbeachae 1 + 2; L longbeachae 1 + 2 DNA; L longbeachae1; L longbeachae1+2; LAT; LCR; Legion; Legionela; Legionella pneumophila serogroup 1+2; Ligase chain reaction; Ligation-activated transcription; Microbiology; Misc; Miscellaneous; NAA+probe; NAAT; NASBA; Nominal; Nucleic acid sequence based analysis; Other; PCR; Point in time; Polymerase chain reaction; Probe amp; Probe with ampification; Probe with target amplification; QBR; Random; SDA; Spec; Strand Displacement Amplification; TMA; To be specified in another part of the message; Transcription mediated amplification; Unspecified

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

L. longbeachae 1 and 2 DNA NAA+probe Nom (Specimen)Legionella longbeachae 1 and 2 DNA [Identifier] in Specimen by NAA with probe detectionL longbeachae 1 + 2 DNA Spec NAA+probeLegionella longbeachae 1 & 2 DNAMICROLegionella longbeachae 1 & 2, SpecimenPrid

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code81690-0
SystemLOINC
Display nameL. longbeachae 1 and 2 DNA NAA+probe Nom (Specimen)
DescriptionLegionella longbeachae 1 & 2 DNA
Short nameL longbeachae 1 + 2 DNA Spec NAA+probe
ComponentLegionella longbeachae 1 & 2 DNA
PropertyPrid
TimingPt
System (specimen)XXX
ScaleNom
MethodProbe.amp.tar
ClassMICRO
StatusACTIVE
Order/ObservationBoth

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC
Version2.82
Releasemain
First released2.56
Last changed2.69

Consumer names

Legionella longbeachae 1 & 2, Specimen

Part names

Legionella longbeachae 1 & 2 DNAPridPtXXXNomProbe.amp.tarLegionella longbeachae 1 and 2 DNAPresence or IdentityPoint in time (spot)Nucleic acid amplification with probe detection

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