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.

LOINCActiveObservation

LOINC Code 85689-8: Sexual activity with known Chlamydia trachomatis AndOr Neisseria gonorhoeae case

Name: LOINC Code 85689-8: Sexual activity with known Chlamydia trachomatis AndOr Neisseria gonorhoeae case
Creator: HealthAssure Clinical Team
Published: 2026-05-21T09:00:13.316Z

85689-8 is a LOINC code used to identify Sexual activity with known Chlamydia trachomatis AndOr Neisseria gonorhoeae case 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 Sexual activity with known Chlamydia trachomatis &or Neisseria gonorhoeae case. It is commonly used with the system or sample type ^Patient.

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 Sexual activity with known Chlamydia trachomatis &or Neisseria gonorhoeae case. It is commonly used with the system or sample type ^Patient.

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: Observation

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

Sexual activity with known Chlamydia trachomatis AndOr Neisseria gonorhoeae case
Sexual activity with known Chlamydia trachomatis &or Neisseria gonorhoeae case
Activ; Actvty; C trac; C trach; C tracho; C trachomatis; Chlam; Chlam trac; Chlamid; CT; H+P; H+P.HX; LGV; Lymphogranuloma venereum; Movements; Ordinal; P prime; Point in time; PR; QL; Qual; Qualitative; Random; Screen; Sex cont w CT &or NG case; Trachoma

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

Sexual activity with known Chlamydia trachomatis AndOr Neisseria gonorhoeae caseSex cont w CT &or NG caseSexual activity with known Chlamydia trachomatis &or Neisseria gonorhoeae caseH&P.HXPrThrPt^Patient

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code85689-8

SystemLOINC

Display nameSexual activity with known Chlamydia trachomatis AndOr Neisseria gonorhoeae case

DescriptionSexual activity with known Chlamydia trachomatis &or Neisseria gonorhoeae case

Short nameSex cont w CT &or NG case

ComponentSexual activity with known Chlamydia trachomatis &or Neisseria gonorhoeae case

PropertyPrThr

TimingPt

System (specimen)^Patient

ScaleOrd

ClassH&P.HX

StatusACTIVE

Order/ObservationObservation

Flags

BillableNo

Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC

Version2.82

Releasemain

First released2.61

Last changed2.66

Part names

Sexual activity with known Chlamydia trachomatis &or Neisseria gonorhoeae casePrThrPt^PatientOrdSexual activity with known Chlamydia trachomatis AndOr Neisseria gonorhoeae casePresence or ThresholdPoint in time (spot)

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