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 10608-8: Spermatozoa Cytoplasmic Droplet/Spermatozoa (Sem)

Name: LOINC Code 10608-8: Spermatozoa Cytoplasmic Droplet/Spermatozoa (Sem)
Creator: HealthAssure Clinical Team
Published: 2026-05-21T11:17:19.667Z

10608-8 is a LOINC code used to identify Spermatozoa Cytoplasmic Droplet/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.cytoplasmic droplet/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.cytoplasmic droplet/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 Cytoplasmic Droplet/Spermatozoa in Semen
Spermatozoa.cytoplasmic droplet/Spermatozoa
Cytopl; Cytoplas; Ejaculate; FERTILITY TESTING; Genitourinary; GU; Number Fraction; Percent; Point in time; QNT; Quan; Quant; Quantitative; Random; Sem; Seminal fluid; Smn; SMPLS; Sperm; Sperm Cytoplasmic Drop; 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 Cytoplasmic Droplet/Spermatozoa (Sem)Spermatozoa Cytoplasmic Droplet/Spermatozoa in SemenSperm Cytoplasmic Drop NFr SmnSpermatozoa.cytoplasmic droplet/SpermatozoaFERTSpermatozoa cytoplasmic droplet/Spermatozoa, SemenNFr

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code10608-8

SystemLOINC

Display nameSpermatozoa Cytoplasmic Droplet/Spermatozoa (Sem)

DescriptionSpermatozoa.cytoplasmic droplet/Spermatozoa

Short nameSperm Cytoplasmic Drop NFr Smn

ComponentSpermatozoa.cytoplasmic droplet/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 cytoplasmic droplet/Spermatozoa, Semen

Part names

Spermatozoa.cytoplasmic droplet/SpermatozoaNFrPtSemenQnNumber FractionPoint in time (spot)

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