LOINCActiveObservation

LOINC Code 10569-2: Color (Sem)

10569-2 is a LOINC code used to identify Color (Sem) 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 Semen.

Reviewed by HealthAssure Clinical TeamUpdated 25 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 Semen.

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

  • Color of Semen
  • Observation
  • Ejaculate; Genitourinary; GU; Nominal; Point in time; Random; Sem; Seminal fluid; Smn; SMPLS; SPEC; URO; Urology

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 (Sem)Color of SemenColor SmnObservationSPECColor, SemenColor

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code10569-2
SystemLOINC
Display nameColor (Sem)
DescriptionObservation
Short nameColor Smn
ComponentObservation
PropertyColor
TimingPt
System (specimen)Semen
ScaleNom
ClassSPEC
StatusACTIVE
Order/ObservationObservation

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC
Version2.82
Releasemain
First released1.0i
Last changed2.79

Consumer names

Color, Semen

Part names

ObservationColorPtSemenNomPoint in time (spot)

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