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.

LOINCActiveBoth

LOINC Code 10715-1: Schistosoma sp identified LM Nom (Urine sed)

Name: LOINC Code 10715-1: Schistosoma sp identified LM Nom (Urine sed)
Creator: HealthAssure Clinical Team
Published: 2026-05-25T17:13:11.347Z

10715-1 is a LOINC code used to identify Schistosoma sp identified LM Nom (Urine sed) 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 Schistosoma sp. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Urine sed.

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 Schistosoma sp. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Urine sed.

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

Schistosoma sp identified in Urine sediment by Light microscopy
Schistosoma sp
Bilharziasis; blood fluke; Cercarial dermatitis; ID; Identity or presence; Infectious Disease; InfectiousDisease; Kidney; LM; Micro; Microbiology; Micros; Microscopic; Nephrology; Nominal; Point in time; Random; Renal; Schistosomiasis; species; spp; UA; UR; Urine sediment; Urn; UrnS

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.

Related SNOMED CT concepts

705114005SNOMED CT mapping for Schistosoma sp identified LM Nom (Urine sed) (10715-1)

Related observations and tests

SNOMED_CT 705114005high

LOINC Code System

Source: LOINC-SNOMED cooperation package

Common synonyms

Schistosoma sp identified LM Nom (Urine sed)Schistosoma sp identified in Urine sediment by Light microscopySchistosoma UrnS MicroSchistosoma spMICROSchistosoma sp test, Urine sedimentPrid

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code10715-1

SystemLOINC

Display nameSchistosoma sp identified LM Nom (Urine sed)

DescriptionSchistosoma sp

Short nameSchistosoma UrnS Micro

ComponentSchistosoma sp

PropertyPrid

TimingPt

System (specimen)Urine sed

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

Schistosoma sp test, Urine sediment

Part names

Schistosoma spPridPtUrine sedNomMicroscopy.lightPresence or IdentityPoint in time (spot)Urine sedimentLight microscopy

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