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LOINC Code 10762-3: Hemosiderin LM Nom (Bld)

10762-3 is a LOINC code used to identify Hemosiderin LM Nom (Bld) 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 Hemosiderin. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Bld.

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 Hemosiderin. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Bld.

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: Microscopy.light

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

  • Hemosiderin [Identifier] in Blood by Light microscopy
  • Hemosiderin
  • Blood; Identity or presence; LM; Micro; Micros; Microscopic; Nominal; Pathology; Point in time; Random; WB; Whole blood

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

Hemosiderin LM Nom (Bld)Hemosiderin [Identifier] in Blood by Light microscopyHemosiderin Bld SmearHemosiderinPATHHemosiderin, BloodPrid

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code10762-3
SystemLOINC
Display nameHemosiderin LM Nom (Bld)
DescriptionHemosiderin
Short nameHemosiderin Bld Smear
ComponentHemosiderin
PropertyPrid
TimingPt
System (specimen)Bld
ScaleNom
MethodMicroscopy.light
ClassPATH
StatusACTIVE
Order/ObservationObservation

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC
Version2.82
Releasemain
First released1.0i
Last changed2.81

Consumer names

Hemosiderin, Blood

Part names

HemosiderinPridPtBldNomMicroscopy.lightPresence or IdentityPoint in time (spot)BloodLight microscopy

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