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 11016-3: Microscopic observation Esterase stain.non-specific Nom (Bld/BM)

Name: LOINC Code 11016-3: Microscopic observation Esterase stain.non-specific Nom (Bld/BM)
Creator: HealthAssure Clinical Team
Published: 2026-05-21T11:17:21.520Z

11016-3 is a LOINC code used to identify Microscopic observation Esterase stain.non-specific Nom (Bld/BM) 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 Bld/Bone mar.

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 Bld/Bone mar.

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 Blood or Marrow by Esterase stain.non-specific
Observation
Bld/Mar; Blood; BM; BON; Bone marrow; Identity or presence; MAR; Marrow (bone); minimal angle of resolution; Minimum angle of resolution; Nominal; NSE; NSE Stn; PATHOLOGY; Point in time; Random; Spec; St; Stains; Stn; WB; Whole blood; Whole blood or Bone marrow

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 (Bld/BM)Microscopic observation [Identifier] in Blood or Marrow by Esterase stain.non-specificNSE Stn Bld/MarObservationPATHMicroscopic observation, Blood Or Bone marrowPrid

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code11016-3

SystemLOINC

Display nameMicroscopic observation Esterase stain.non-specific Nom (Bld/BM)

DescriptionObservation

Short nameNSE Stn Bld/Mar

ComponentObservation

PropertyPrid

TimingPt

System (specimen)Bld/Bone mar

ScaleNom

MethodEsterase stain.non-specific

ClassPATH

StatusACTIVE

Order/ObservationObservation

Flags

BillableNo

Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC

Version2.82

Releasemain

First released1.0j-a

Last changed2.78

Consumer names

Microscopic observation, Blood Or Bone marrow

Part names

ObservationPridPtBld/Bone marNomEsterase stain.non-specificPresence or IdentityPoint in time (spot)Blood or Marrow

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