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 97199-4: Icteric interference index Qn (CSF)

Name: LOINC Code 97199-4: Icteric interference index Qn (CSF)
Creator: HealthAssure Clinical Team
Published: 2026-05-21T09:00:29.656Z

97199-4 is a LOINC code used to identify Icteric interference index Qn (CSF) 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 Icteric interference index. It is commonly used with the system or sample type CSF.

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 Icteric interference index. It is commonly used with the system or sample type CSF.

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

Icteric interference index of Cerebral spinal fluid
Icteric interference index
Arbitrary concentration; Cerebral spinal fluid; Cerebrospinal Fl; Icteric interf index; Point in time; QNT; Quan; Quant; Quantitative; Random; SPEC; Spinal Fl; Spinal Fld; Spinal Flu; Spinal 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

Icteric interference index Qn (CSF)Icteric interference index of Cerebral spinal fluidIcteric interf index CSF-aCncIcteric interference indexSPECIcteric interference index, Spinal fluidACnc

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code97199-4

SystemLOINC

Display nameIcteric interference index Qn (CSF)

DescriptionIcteric interference index

Short nameIcteric interf index CSF-aCnc

ComponentIcteric interference index

PropertyACnc

TimingPt

System (specimen)CSF

ScaleQn

ClassSPEC

Example unitsIndex value

StatusACTIVE

Order/ObservationObservation

Flags

BillableNo

Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC

Version2.82

Releasemain

First released2.70

Last changed2.70

Consumer names

Icteric interference index, Spinal fluid

Part names

Icteric interference indexACncPtCSFQnArbitrary ConcentrationPoint in time (spot)Cerebral spinal fluid

About this content

This page is prepared by HealthAssure's clinical team using official coding standards from LOINC. AI tools assist with drafting explanations, which are then reviewed and verified by healthcare professionals for accuracy. This content is for informational purposes and does not replace professional medical advice. Meet our team.