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LOINC Code 88341-3: Cerumen Ql (Ear)

88341-3 is a LOINC code used to identify Cerumen Ql (Ear) 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 Cerumen. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Ear.

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 Cerumen. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Ear.

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

Cerumen [Presence] in Ear
Cerumen
The amount of ceruminous debris seen in the left ear by visual inspection of the ear and/or ear swab or as seen by light microscopy. In veterinary medicine, the presence of excessive cerumen can cause symptoms of hearing loss, lead to the development of an infection, and inhibit the effectiveness of topical medications.[MERCK VETeye-and-ear] The clinical course for each ear may be tracked separately in order to monitor response to treatment.
Hearing; Ordinal; Otologic; Pathology; Point in time; PR; QL; Qual; Qualitative; Random; Screen

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

Cerumen Ql (Ear)Cerumen [Presence] in EarCerumen Ear QlCerumenPATHCerumen, EarPrThr

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code88341-3
SystemLOINC
Display nameCerumen Ql (Ear)
DescriptionCerumen
Short nameCerumen Ear Ql
ComponentCerumen
PropertyPrThr
TimingPt
System (specimen)Ear
ScaleOrd
ClassPATH
StatusACTIVE
Order/ObservationObservation

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC
Version2.82
Releasemain
First released2.64
Last changed2.64

Consumer names

Cerumen, Ear

Part names

CerumenPrThrPtEarOrdPresence or ThresholdPoint in time (spot)

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