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 12257-2: Spermatozoa Motile/Spermatozoa post vasectomy LM.HPF (Sem)

Name: LOINC Code 12257-2: Spermatozoa Motile/Spermatozoa post vasectomy LM.HPF (Sem)
Creator: HealthAssure Clinical Team
Published: 2026-05-21T11:17:22.975Z

12257-2 is a LOINC code used to identify Spermatozoa Motile/Spermatozoa post vasectomy LM.HPF (Sem) 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 Spermatozoa.motile/Spermatozoa^post vasectomy. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Semen.

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 Spermatozoa.motile/Spermatozoa^post vasectomy. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Semen.

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.HPF

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

Spermatozoa Motile/Spermatozoa in Semen by Microscopy high power field --post vasectomy
Spermatozoa.motile/Spermatozoa^post vasectomy
After; Ejaculate; FERTILITY TESTING; Genitourinary; GU; LM; Micro; Micros; Microscopic; Mot; Number fraction; p vas; Percent; Point in time; Post vas; PST; QNT; Quan; Quant; Quantitative; Random; Sem; Seminal fluid; Smn; SMPLS; Sperm; Sperm Motile; URO; Urology

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

Spermatozoa Motile/Spermatozoa post vasectomy LM.HPF (Sem)Spermatozoa Motile/Spermatozoa in Semen by Microscopy high power field --post vasectomySperm Motile p vas NFr Smn HPFSpermatozoa.motile/Spermatozoa^post vasectomyFERTSpermatozoa motile/Spermatozoa - after Vasectomy, SemenNFr

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code12257-2

SystemLOINC

Display nameSpermatozoa Motile/Spermatozoa post vasectomy LM.HPF (Sem)

DescriptionSpermatozoa.motile/Spermatozoa^post vasectomy

Short nameSperm Motile p vas NFr Smn HPF

ComponentSpermatozoa.motile/Spermatozoa^post vasectomy

PropertyNFr

TimingPt

System (specimen)Semen

ScaleQn

MethodMicroscopy.light.HPF

ClassFERT

Example units%

StatusACTIVE

Order/ObservationObservation

Flags

BillableNo

Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC

Version2.82

Releasemain

First released1.0j-a

Last changed2.79

Consumer names

Spermatozoa motile/Spermatozoa - after Vasectomy, Semen

Part names

Spermatozoa.motile/Spermatozoa^post vasectomyNFrPtSemenQnMicroscopy.light.HPFNumber FractionPoint in time (spot)Microscopy high power field

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