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 88162-3: Acanthamoeba sp identified Org specific cx Nom (Corn/Cnjt)

Name: LOINC Code 88162-3: Acanthamoeba sp identified Org specific cx Nom (Corn/Cnjt)
Creator: HealthAssure Clinical Team
Published: 2026-05-21T09:00:16.697Z

88162-3 is a LOINC code used to identify Acanthamoeba sp identified Org specific cx Nom (Corn/Cnjt) 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 Acanthamoeba sp. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Cornea/Conjunctiva.

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 Acanthamoeba sp. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Cornea/Conjunctiva.

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

Acanthamoeba sp identified in Cornea or Conjunctiva by Organism specific culture
Acanthamoeba sp
Amebic keratitis; Amebic meningoencephalitis; C&S; Corn/Cnjt; Corneal; Cult; Cultures; ID; Identity or presence; Infectious Disease; InfectiousDisease; Microbiology; Nominal; Point in time; Random; Soil amoeba; Spec; species; spp

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

Acanthamoeba sp identified Org specific cx Nom (Corn/Cnjt)Acanthamoeba sp identified in Cornea or Conjunctiva by Organism specific cultureAcanthamoeba Corn/Cnjt CultAcanthamoeba spMICROAcanthamoeba sp culture, Cornea or ConjunctivaPrid

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code88162-3

SystemLOINC

Display nameAcanthamoeba sp identified Org specific cx Nom (Corn/Cnjt)

DescriptionAcanthamoeba sp

Short nameAcanthamoeba Corn/Cnjt Cult

ComponentAcanthamoeba sp

PropertyPrid

TimingPt

System (specimen)Cornea/Conjunctiva

ScaleNom

MethodOrganism specific culture

ClassMICRO

StatusACTIVE

Order/ObservationBoth

Flags

BillableNo

Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC

Version2.82

Releasemain

First released2.63

Last changed2.79

Consumer names

Acanthamoeba sp culture, Cornea or Conjunctiva

Part names

Acanthamoeba spPridPtCornea/ConjunctivaNomOrganism specific culturePresence or IdentityPoint in time (spot)Cornea or Conjunctiva

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