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LOINC Code 107590-2: Microscopic observation Acid fast stain.Kinyoun modified Nom (Drain)

107590-2 is a LOINC code used to identify Microscopic observation Acid fast stain.Kinyoun modified Nom (Drain) 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 Observation. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Drain.

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 Observation. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Drain.

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: Acid fast stain.Kinyoun modified

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

  • Microscopic observation [Identifier] in Drain by Acid fast stain.Kinyoun modified
  • Observation
  • Acd; Acid fast Kiny Stn; Acid fast Mod Kiny Stn; Acid fast Stn; Acids; AFB stain; Drn; Identity or presence; Microbiology; Nominal; 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

Microscopic observation Acid fast stain.Kinyoun modified Nom (Drain)Microscopic observation [Identifier] in Drain by Acid fast stain.Kinyoun modifiedAcid fast Mod Kiny Stn DrainObservationMICROMicroscopic observation, DrainPrid

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code107590-2
SystemLOINC
Display nameMicroscopic observation Acid fast stain.Kinyoun modified Nom (Drain)
DescriptionObservation
Short nameAcid fast Mod Kiny Stn Drain
ComponentObservation
PropertyPrid
TimingPt
System (specimen)Drain
ScaleNom
MethodAcid fast stain.Kinyoun modified
ClassMICRO
StatusACTIVE
Order/ObservationObservation

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC
Version2.82
Releasemain
First released2.81
Last changed2.81

Consumer names

Microscopic observation, Drain

Part names

ObservationPridPtDrainNomAcid fast stain.Kinyoun modifiedPresence or IdentityPoint in time (spot)

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