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LOINC Code 10607-0: Spermatozoa Coiled Tail/Spermatozoa (Sem)

10607-0 is a LOINC code used to identify Spermatozoa Coiled Tail/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.coiled tail/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.coiled tail/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 Coiled Tail/Spermatozoa in Semen
  • Spermatozoa.coiled tail/Spermatozoa
  • Ejaculate; FERTILITY TESTING; Genitourinary; GU; Number Fraction; Percent; Point in time; QNT; Quan; Quant; Quantitative; Random; Sem; Seminal fluid; Smn; SMPLS; Sperm; Sperm Coiled Tail; 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 Coiled Tail/Spermatozoa (Sem)Spermatozoa Coiled Tail/Spermatozoa in SemenSperm Coiled Tail NFr SmnSpermatozoa.coiled tail/SpermatozoaFERTSpermatozoa coiled tail/Spermatozoa, SemenNFr

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code10607-0
SystemLOINC
Display nameSpermatozoa Coiled Tail/Spermatozoa (Sem)
DescriptionSpermatozoa.coiled tail/Spermatozoa
Short nameSperm Coiled Tail NFr Smn
ComponentSpermatozoa.coiled tail/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 coiled tail/Spermatozoa, Semen

Part names

Spermatozoa.coiled tail/SpermatozoaNFrPtSemenQnNumber FractionPoint in time (spot)

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