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.

LOINCActiveBoth

LOINC Code 11102-1: Charcot-leyden crystals Trichrome stain Nom (Specimen)

Name: LOINC Code 11102-1: Charcot-leyden crystals Trichrome stain Nom (Specimen)
Creator: HealthAssure Clinical Team
Published: 2026-05-25T17:13:11.347Z

11102-1 is a LOINC code used to identify Charcot-leyden crystals Trichrome stain Nom (Specimen) 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 Charcot-leyden crystals. It is commonly used with the system or sample type XXX.

Reviewed by HealthAssure Clinical TeamUpdated 25 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 Charcot-leyden crystals. It is commonly used with the system or sample type XXX.

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: Both
Method: Trichrome stain

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

Charcot-leyden crystals [type] in Specimen by Trichrome stain
Charcot-leyden crystals
Asthma crystals; CL Cry; Crys; Cryst; Crystal; ID; Identity or presence; Infectious Disease; InfectiousDisease; Leukocytic crystals; Lung; Microbiology; Misc; Miscellaneous; Nominal; Other; Point in time; Pulmonary; Pulmonology; Random; Respiratory; Spec; St; Stains; Stn; To be specified in another part of the message; Tri Stn; 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.

Related SNOMED CT concepts

705114005SNOMED CT mapping for Charcot-leyden crystals Trichrome stain Nom (Specimen) (11102-1)

Related observations and tests

SNOMED_CT 705114005high

LOINC Code System

Source: LOINC-SNOMED cooperation package

Common synonyms

Charcot-leyden crystals Trichrome stain Nom (Specimen)Charcot-leyden crystals [type] in Specimen by Trichrome stainCL Cry Spec Tri StnCharcot-leyden crystalsMICROCharcot-leyden crystals, SpecimenPrid

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code11102-1

SystemLOINC

Display nameCharcot-leyden crystals Trichrome stain Nom (Specimen)

DescriptionCharcot-leyden crystals

Short nameCL Cry Spec Tri Stn

ComponentCharcot-leyden crystals

PropertyPrid

TimingPt

System (specimen)XXX

ScaleNom

MethodTrichrome stain

ClassMICRO

StatusACTIVE

Order/ObservationBoth

Flags

BillableNo

Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC

Version2.82

Releasemain

First released1.0j-a

Last changed2.73

Consumer names

Charcot-leyden crystals, Specimen

Part names

Charcot-Leyden crystalsPridPtXXXNomTrichrome stainPresence or IdentityPoint in time (spot)

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