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 10576-7: Germ cells.immature (Sem) [#/Vol]

Name: LOINC Code 10576-7: Germ cells.immature (Sem) [#/Vol]
Creator: HealthAssure Clinical Team
Published: 2026-05-21T11:17:19.664Z

10576-7 is a LOINC code used to identify Germ cells.immature (Sem) [#/Vol] 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 Germ cells.immature. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Semen.

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 Germ cells.immature. 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

Germ cells.immature [#/volume] in Semen
Germ cells.immature
#; ABS; absolute; absolutes; Cell; Cellularity; Cnt; Count; Count/volume; CT; Ejaculate; FERTILITY TESTING; Genitourinary; GU; Imm; Imm Germ Cells; Immat; Number concentration; Number Concentration (count/vol); Point in time; QNT; Quan; Quant; Quantitative; Random; Sem; Seminal fluid; Smn; SMPLS; 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

Germ cells.immature (Sem) [#/Vol]Germ cells.immature [#/volume] in SemenImm Germ Cells # SmnGerm cells.immatureFERTGerm cells.immature, SemenNCnc

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code10576-7

SystemLOINC

Display nameGerm cells.immature (Sem) [#/Vol]

DescriptionGerm cells.immature

Short nameImm Germ Cells # Smn

ComponentGerm cells.immature

PropertyNCnc

TimingPt

System (specimen)Semen

ScaleQn

ClassFERT

Example units/L

StatusACTIVE

Order/ObservationObservation

Flags

BillableNo

Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC

Version2.82

Releasemain

First released1.0i

Last changed2.73

Consumer names

Germ cells.immature, Semen

Part names

Germ cells.immatureNCncPtSemenQnNumber ConcentrationPoint in time (spot)

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