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LOINC Code 14318-0: Microscopic observation Wet prep Nom (Cvx)

14318-0 is a LOINC code used to identify Microscopic observation Wet prep Nom (Cvx) 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 Cvx.

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 Cvx.

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: Wet preparation

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

  • Microscopic observation [Identifier] in Cervix by Wet preparation
  • Observation
  • Cervix; Genital tract; Gyn; Gynecology; ID; Identity or presence; Infectious Disease; InfectiousDisease; Microbiology; Nominal; OB; ObGyn; Obstetrics; Point in time; Prep; Random; Wet mount; Wet prep

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 Wet prep Nom (Cvx)Microscopic observation [Identifier] in Cervix by Wet preparationWet Prep CvxObservationMICROMicroscopic observation, CervixPrid

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code14318-0
SystemLOINC
Display nameMicroscopic observation Wet prep Nom (Cvx)
DescriptionObservation
Short nameWet Prep Cvx
ComponentObservation
PropertyPrid
TimingPt
System (specimen)Cvx
ScaleNom
MethodWet preparation
ClassMICRO
StatusACTIVE
Order/ObservationBoth

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

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

Consumer names

Microscopic observation, Cervix

Part names

ObservationPridPtCvxNomWet preparationPresence or IdentityPoint in time (spot)Cervix

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