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 105052-5: Bacteria Microscopy Ql (Urine sed)

Name: LOINC Code 105052-5: Bacteria Microscopy Ql (Urine sed)
Creator: HealthAssure Clinical Team
Published: 2026-05-21T11:17:19.132Z

105052-5 is a LOINC code used to identify Bacteria Microscopy Ql (Urine sed) 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 Bacteria. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Urine sed.

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 Bacteria. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Urine sed.

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

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

Bacteria [Presence] in Urine sediment by Microscopy
Bacteria
Bact; Micro; Microbiology; Micros; Microscopic; Ordinal; Point in time; PR; QL; Qual; Qualitative; Random; Screen; UA; UR; Urine sediment; Urn; UrnS

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

Bacteria Microscopy Ql (Urine sed)Bacteria [Presence] in Urine sediment by MicroscopyBacteria UrnS Ql MicroBacteriaMICROBacterial, Urine sedimentPrThr

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code105052-5

SystemLOINC

Display nameBacteria Microscopy Ql (Urine sed)

DescriptionBacteria

Short nameBacteria UrnS Ql Micro

ComponentBacteria

PropertyPrThr

TimingPt

System (specimen)Urine sed

ScaleOrd

MethodMicroscopy

ClassMICRO

StatusACTIVE

Order/ObservationBoth

Flags

BillableNo

Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC

Version2.82

Releasemain

First released2.78

Last changed2.78

Consumer names

Bacterial, Urine sediment

Part names

BacteriaPrThrPtUrine sedOrdMicroscopyPresence or ThresholdPoint in time (spot)Urine sediment

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