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LOINC Code 103655-7: Color (Spun pleur fld)

103655-7 is a LOINC code used to identify Color (Spun pleur 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 Observation. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Plr fld.spun.

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 Observation. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Plr fld.spun.

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

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

  • Color of Spun Pleural fluid
  • Observation
  • Nominal; Pleural; Pleural fluid; Point in time; Random; SPEC; spun Plr; Supernat; Supernate; thoracentesis 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

Color (Spun pleur fld)Color of Spun Pleural fluidColor spun PlrObservationSPECColor, Spun Pleural FluidColor

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code103655-7
SystemLOINC
Display nameColor (Spun pleur fld)
DescriptionObservation
Short nameColor spun Plr
ComponentObservation
PropertyColor
TimingPt
System (specimen)Plr fld.spun
ScaleNom
ClassSPEC
StatusACTIVE
Order/ObservationBoth

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC
Version2.82
Releasemain
First released2.77
Last changed2.79

Consumer names

Color, Spun Pleural Fluid

Part names

ObservationColorPtPlr fld.spunNomPoint in time (spot)Spun Pleural fluid

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