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.

LOINCActiveObservation

LOINC Code 107601-7: Microscopic observation Acid fast stain.Kinyoun modified Nom (Lymph node)

Name: LOINC Code 107601-7: Microscopic observation Acid fast stain.Kinyoun modified Nom (Lymph node)
Creator: HealthAssure Clinical Team
Published: 2026-05-21T11:17:20.215Z

107601-7 is a LOINC code used to identify Microscopic observation Acid fast stain.Kinyoun modified Nom (Lymph node) 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 Lymph node.

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 Lymph node.

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 Lymph node by Acid fast stain.Kinyoun modified
Observation
Acd; Acid fast Kiny Stn; Acid fast Mod Kiny Stn; Acid fast Stn; Acids; AFB stain; Identity or presence; Ln; 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 (Lymph node)Microscopic observation [Identifier] in Lymph node by Acid fast stain.Kinyoun modifiedAcid fast Mod Kiny Stn LNObservationMICROMicroscopic observation, Lymph NodePrid

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code107601-7

SystemLOINC

Display nameMicroscopic observation Acid fast stain.Kinyoun modified Nom (Lymph node)

DescriptionObservation

Short nameAcid fast Mod Kiny Stn LN

ComponentObservation

PropertyPrid

TimingPt

System (specimen)Lymph node

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, Lymph Node

Part names

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

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