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 10613-8: Spermatozoa Viable/Spermatozoa (Sem)

Name: LOINC Code 10613-8: Spermatozoa Viable/Spermatozoa (Sem)
Creator: HealthAssure Clinical Team
Published: 2026-05-21T11:17:19.667Z

10613-8 is a LOINC code used to identify Spermatozoa Viable/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.viable/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.viable/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 Viable/Spermatozoa in Semen
Spermatozoa.viable/Spermatozoa
Ejaculate; FERTILITY TESTING; Genitourinary; GU; Number Fraction; Percent; Point in time; QNT; Quan; Quant; Quantitative; Random; Sem; Seminal fluid; Smn; SMPLS; Sperm; Sperm Viable; Spermatozoa Live; 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 Viable/Spermatozoa (Sem)Spermatozoa Viable/Spermatozoa in SemenSperm Viable NFr SmnSpermatozoa.viable/SpermatozoaFERTSpermatozoa viable/Spermatozoa, SemenNFr

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code10613-8

SystemLOINC

Display nameSpermatozoa Viable/Spermatozoa (Sem)

DescriptionSpermatozoa.viable/Spermatozoa

Short nameSperm Viable NFr Smn

ComponentSpermatozoa.viable/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 viable/Spermatozoa, Semen

Part names

Spermatozoa.viable/SpermatozoaNFrPtSemenQnNumber FractionPoint in time (spot)

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