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LOINC Code 10595-7: Spermatozoa (Sem) [#/Vol]

10595-7 is a LOINC code used to identify Spermatozoa (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 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. 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: DEPRECATED

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

  • Deprecated Spermatozoa [#/volume] in Semen
  • Spermatozoa
  • #; ABS; absolute; absolutes; Cnt; Count; Count/volume; CT; Ejaculate; FERTILITY TESTING; Genitourinary; GU; Number concentration; Number Concentration (count/vol); Point in time; QNT; Quan; Quant; Quantitative; Random; Sem; Seminal fluid; Smn; SMPLS; Sperm; 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 (Sem) [#/Vol]Deprecated Spermatozoa [#/volume] in SemenDeprecated Sperm # SmnSpermatozoaFERTSpermatozoa, SemenNCnc

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code10595-7
SystemLOINC
Display nameSpermatozoa (Sem) [#/Vol]
DescriptionSpermatozoa
Short nameDeprecated Sperm # Smn
ComponentSpermatozoa
PropertyNCnc
TimingPt
System (specimen)Semen
ScaleQn
ClassFERT
Example units10*9/L
StatusDEPRECATED

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC
Version2.82
Releasemain
First released1.0i
Last changed2.70

Consumer names

Spermatozoa, Semen

Part names

SpermatozoaNCncPtSemenQnNumber ConcentrationPoint in time (spot)

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