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LOINC Code 10740-9: Aluminum.microscopic observation Histomorphometry stain Nom (Bone)

10740-9 is a LOINC code used to identify Aluminum.microscopic observation Histomorphometry stain Nom (Bone) 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 Aluminum.microscopic observation. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Bone.

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 Aluminum.microscopic observation. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Bone.

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
  • Method: Histomorphometry stain

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

  • Aluminum.microscopic observation [Identifier] in Bone by Histomorphometry stain
  • Aluminum.microscopic observation
  • AL; Aluminium; BON; Histomorph Stn; Identity or presence; Nominal; Pathology; Point in time; Random; St; Stains; Stn

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

Aluminum.microscopic observation Histomorphometry stain Nom (Bone)Aluminum.microscopic observation [Identifier] in Bone by Histomorphometry stainAluminum Bone Histomorph StnAluminum.microscopic observationPATHAluminum.microscopic observation, BonePrid

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code10740-9
SystemLOINC
Display nameAluminum.microscopic observation Histomorphometry stain Nom (Bone)
DescriptionAluminum.microscopic observation
Short nameAluminum Bone Histomorph Stn
ComponentAluminum.microscopic observation
PropertyPrid
TimingPt
System (specimen)Bone
ScaleNom
MethodHistomorphometry stain
ClassPATH
StatusACTIVE
Order/ObservationObservation

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC
Version2.82
Releasemain
First released1.0i
Last changed2.15

Consumer names

Aluminum.microscopic observation, Bone

Part names

Aluminum.microscopic observationPridPtBoneNomHistomorphometry stainPresence or IdentityPoint in time (spot)

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