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LOINC Code 10759-9: Iron.microscopic observation Gomori stain Nom (Sput)

10759-9 is a LOINC code used to identify Iron.microscopic observation Gomori stain Nom (Sput) 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 Iron.microscopic observation. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Sputum.

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 Iron.microscopic observation. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Sputum.

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: Gomori stain

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

  • Iron.microscopic observation [Identifier] in Sputum by Gomori stain
  • Iron.microscopic observation
  • Fe; Gomori Stn; Identity or presence; Lower respiratory; Nominal; Pathology; Point in time; Random; Spt; Sputum; 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

Iron.microscopic observation Gomori stain Nom (Sput)Iron.microscopic observation [Identifier] in Sputum by Gomori stainIron Spt Gomori StnIron.microscopic observationPATHIron.microscopic observation, SputumPrid

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code10759-9
SystemLOINC
Display nameIron.microscopic observation Gomori stain Nom (Sput)
DescriptionIron.microscopic observation
Short nameIron Spt Gomori Stn
ComponentIron.microscopic observation
PropertyPrid
TimingPt
System (specimen)Sputum
ScaleNom
MethodGomori stain
ClassPATH
StatusACTIVE
Order/ObservationBoth

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC
Version2.82
Releasemain
First released1.0i
Last changed2.19

Consumer names

Iron.microscopic observation, Sputum

Part names

Iron.microscopic observationPridPtSputumNomGomori stainPresence or IdentityPoint in time (spot)

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