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LOINC Code 10708-6: Toxic Plant identified LM Nom (Vomitus)

10708-6 is a LOINC code used to identify Toxic Plant identified LM Nom (Vomitus) 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 Plant.toxic. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Vomitus.

Reviewed by HealthAssure Clinical TeamUpdated 25 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 Plant.toxic. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Vomitus.

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
  • Method: Microscopy.light

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

  • Toxic Plant identified in Vomitus by Light microscopy
  • Plant.toxic
  • Identity or presence; LM; Micro; Microbiology; Micros; Microscopic; Nominal; Point in time; Random; Regurgitation; Toxic Plant; Vom; Vomitus

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

Toxic Plant identified LM Nom (Vomitus)Toxic Plant identified in Vomitus by Light microscopyToxic Plant Vom MicroPlant.toxicMICROToxic plant test, VomitPrid

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code10708-6
SystemLOINC
Display nameToxic Plant identified LM Nom (Vomitus)
DescriptionPlant.toxic
Short nameToxic Plant Vom Micro
ComponentPlant.toxic
PropertyPrid
TimingPt
System (specimen)Vomitus
ScaleNom
MethodMicroscopy.light
ClassMICRO
StatusACTIVE
Order/ObservationBoth

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC
Version2.82
Releasemain
First released1.0i
Last changed2.79

Consumer names

Toxic plant test, Vomit

Part names

Plant.toxicPridPtVomitusNomMicroscopy.lightToxic PlantPresence or IdentityPoint in time (spot)Light microscopy

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