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LOINC Code 10784-7: Microscopic observation Esterase stain.non-specific Nom (Tiss)

10784-7 is a LOINC code used to identify Microscopic observation Esterase stain.non-specific Nom (Tiss) 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 Tiss.

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 Tiss.

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: Esterase stain.non-specific

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

  • Microscopic observation [Identifier] in Tissue by Esterase stain.non-specific
  • Observation
  • Identity or presence; Nominal; NSE; NSE Stn; PATHOLOGY; Point in time; Random; Spec; St; Stains; Stn; Tissue; Tissue, unspecified

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 Esterase stain.non-specific Nom (Tiss)Microscopic observation [Identifier] in Tissue by Esterase stain.non-specificNSE Stn TissObservationPATHMicroscopic observation, TissuePrid

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code10784-7
SystemLOINC
Display nameMicroscopic observation Esterase stain.non-specific Nom (Tiss)
DescriptionObservation
Short nameNSE Stn Tiss
ComponentObservation
PropertyPrid
TimingPt
System (specimen)Tiss
ScaleNom
MethodEsterase stain.non-specific
ClassPATH
StatusACTIVE
Order/ObservationObservation

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC
Version2.82
Releasemain
First released1.0i
Last changed2.78

Consumer names

Microscopic observation, Tissue

Part names

ObservationPridPtTissNomEsterase stain.non-specificPresence or IdentityPoint in time (spot)Tissue and Smears

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