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LOINC Code 106111-8: Sperm head Nom (Sem)

106111-8 is a LOINC code used to identify Sperm head Nom (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 Sperm head. 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 Sperm head. 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: Both

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

  • Sperm head [Description] in Semen
  • Sperm head
  • Description; Ejaculate; FERTILITY TESTING; Nominal; Point in time; Random; Sem; Seminal fluid; Smn; SMPLS

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

Sperm head Nom (Sem)Sperm head [Description] in SemenSperm head SmnSperm headFERTSperm head, SemenDesc

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code106111-8
SystemLOINC
Display nameSperm head Nom (Sem)
DescriptionSperm head
Short nameSperm head Smn
ComponentSperm head
PropertyDesc
TimingPt
System (specimen)Semen
ScaleNom
ClassFERT
StatusACTIVE
Order/ObservationBoth

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC
Version2.82
Releasemain
First released2.78
Last changed2.78

Consumer names

Sperm head, Semen

Part names

Sperm headDescPtSemenNomDescriptionPoint in time (spot)

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