LOINC Code 10601-3: Spermatozoa penetration post coitus Ql (Seminal fluid and Cervical mucosa)

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 penetration^post coitus. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Semen+Cvm.

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

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

• Spermatozoa penetration [Presence] in Seminal fluid and Cervical mucosa --post coitus
• Spermatozoa penetration^post coitus
• After; Both seminal fluid and cervical mucosa; Capillary tube test; Cerv mucus; Cervical mucus; Cervical mucus-semen interaction; Ejaculate; FERTILITY TESTING; Genital tract; Genitourinary; GU; Kremer test; Ordinal; PCT; Point in time; PR; PST; QL; Qual; Qualitative; Random; SCMC; Screen; Sem; Seminal fluid; Slide test; Smn; Smn+Cvm; SMPLS; Sperm; Sperm Pen; Sperm-cervical mucus contact test; 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.

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