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 107169-5: Hyaline casts Auto (Urine sed) [#/Vol]

Name: LOINC Code 107169-5: Hyaline casts Auto (Urine sed) [#/Vol]
Creator: HealthAssure Clinical Team
Published: 2026-05-21T11:17:20.212Z

107169-5 is a LOINC code used to identify Hyaline casts Auto (Urine sed) [#/Vol] 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 Hyaline casts. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Urine sed.

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 Hyaline casts. 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: Automated count

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

Hyaline casts [#/volume] in Urine sediment by Automated count
Hyaline casts
#; ABS; absolute; absolutes; Auto; Automated detection; Cast; Cnt; Count; Count/volume; CT; Elec; Elect; Electr; Number concentration; Number Concentration (count/vol); Point in time; QNT; Quan; Quant; Quantitative; Random; UA; UR; URINALYSIS; 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.

Common synonyms

Hyaline casts Auto (Urine sed) [#/Vol]Hyaline casts [#/volume] in Urine sediment by Automated countHyaline Casts # UrnS AutoHyaline castsUAHyaline casts, Urine sedimentNCnc

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code107169-5

SystemLOINC

Display nameHyaline casts Auto (Urine sed) [#/Vol]

DescriptionHyaline casts

Short nameHyaline Casts # UrnS Auto

ComponentHyaline casts

PropertyNCnc

TimingPt

System (specimen)Urine sed

ScaleQn

MethodAutomated count

ClassUA

Example units/uL

StatusACTIVE

Order/ObservationBoth

Flags

BillableNo

Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC

Version2.82

Releasemain

First released2.79

Last changed2.82

Consumer names

Hyaline casts, Urine sediment

Part names

Hyaline castsNCncPtUrine sedQnAutomated countNumber ConcentrationPoint in time (spot)Urine sediment

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