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 10594-0: Spermatozoa Tapering Head/Spermatozoa (Sem)

Name: LOINC Code 10594-0: Spermatozoa Tapering Head/Spermatozoa (Sem)
Creator: HealthAssure Clinical Team
Published: 2026-05-21T11:17:19.666Z

10594-0 is a LOINC code used to identify Spermatozoa Tapering Head/Spermatozoa (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 Spermatozoa.tapering head/Spermatozoa. 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 Spermatozoa.tapering head/Spermatozoa. 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

Spermatozoa Tapering Head/Spermatozoa in Semen
Spermatozoa.tapering head/Spermatozoa
Ejaculate; FERTILITY TESTING; Genitourinary; GU; Number Fraction; Percent; Point in time; QNT; Quan; Quant; Quantitative; Random; Sem; Seminal fluid; Smn; SMPLS; Sperm; Sperm Tapering Head; 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

Spermatozoa Tapering Head/Spermatozoa (Sem)Spermatozoa Tapering Head/Spermatozoa in SemenSperm Tapering Head NFr SmnSpermatozoa.tapering head/SpermatozoaFERTSpermatozoa tapering head/Spermatozoa, SemenNFr

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code10594-0

SystemLOINC

Display nameSpermatozoa Tapering Head/Spermatozoa (Sem)

DescriptionSpermatozoa.tapering head/Spermatozoa

Short nameSperm Tapering Head NFr Smn

ComponentSpermatozoa.tapering head/Spermatozoa

PropertyNFr

TimingPt

System (specimen)Semen

ScaleQn

ClassFERT

Example units%

StatusACTIVE

Order/ObservationObservation

Flags

BillableNo

Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC

Version2.82

Releasemain

First released1.0i

Last changed2.79

Consumer names

Spermatozoa tapering head/Spermatozoa, Semen

Part names

Spermatozoa.tapering head/SpermatozoaNFrPtSemenQnNumber FractionPoint in time (spot)

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