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.

LOINCActiveBoth

LOINC Code 90286-6: T. vaginalis LM Ql (Vag fld)

Name: LOINC Code 90286-6: T. vaginalis LM Ql (Vag fld)
Creator: HealthAssure Clinical Team
Published: 2026-05-21T09:00:19.829Z

90286-6 is a LOINC code used to identify T. vaginalis LM Ql (Vag fld) 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 Trichomonas vaginalis. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Vag.

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 Trichomonas vaginalis. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Vag.

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: Microscopy.light

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

Trichomonas vaginalis [Presence] in Vaginal fluid by Light microscopy
Trichomonas vaginalis
Genital vaginal; Gyn; Gynecology; ID; Infectious Disease; InfectiousDisease; LM; Micro; Microbiology; Micros; Microscopic; OB; ObGyn; Obstetrics; Ordinal; Point in time; PR; QL; Qual; Qualitative; Random; Screen; T vaginalis; Tric; Trich; Trichimoniasis; Trichomonad; Trichomonads; Trichomoniasis; Vag fld; Vag fluid; Vagina; Vaginal fluid

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

T. vaginalis LM Ql (Vag fld)Trichomonas vaginalis [Presence] in Vaginal fluid by Light microscopyT vaginalis Vag Ql MicroTrichomonas vaginalisMICROTrichomonas vaginalis, Vaginal fluidPrThr

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code90286-6

SystemLOINC

Display nameT. vaginalis LM Ql (Vag fld)

DescriptionTrichomonas vaginalis

Short nameT vaginalis Vag Ql Micro

ComponentTrichomonas vaginalis

PropertyPrThr

TimingPt

System (specimen)Vag

ScaleOrd

MethodMicroscopy.light

ClassMICRO

StatusACTIVE

Order/ObservationBoth

Flags

BillableNo

Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC

Version2.82

Releasemain

First released2.65

Last changed2.65

Consumer names

Trichomonas vaginalis, Vaginal fluid

Part names

Trichomonas vaginalisPrThrPtVagOrdMicroscopy.lightPresence or ThresholdPoint in time (spot)VaginalLight microscopy

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