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 16719-7: CMV inclusion bodies Microscopic observation Ql (U)

Name: LOINC Code 16719-7: CMV inclusion bodies Microscopic observation Ql (U)
Creator: HealthAssure Clinical Team
Published: 2026-05-21T11:17:26.380Z

16719-7 is a LOINC code used to identify CMV inclusion bodies Microscopic observation Ql (U) 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 Cytomegalovirus inclusion bodies. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Urine.

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 Cytomegalovirus inclusion bodies. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Urine.

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: Microscopic observation

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

Cytomegalovirus inclusion bodies [Presence] in Urine by Microscopic observation
Cytomegalovirus inclusion bodies
bod; Body; CMV; CMV Incl Bod; Cytomegalo virus; Cytomgal; HHV-5; Human Herpesvirus-5; ID; Infectious Disease; InfectiousDisease; Micro; Microbiology; Ordinal; Point in time; PR; QL; Qual; Qualitative; Random; Screen; UA; UR; Urn

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

CMV inclusion bodies Microscopic observation Ql (U)Cytomegalovirus inclusion bodies [Presence] in Urine by Microscopic observationCMV Incl Bod Ur Ql MicroscopicCytomegalovirus inclusion bodiesMICROCytomegalovirus (CMV) Inclusion Bodies, UrinePrThr

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code16719-7

SystemLOINC

Display nameCMV inclusion bodies Microscopic observation Ql (U)

DescriptionCytomegalovirus inclusion bodies

Short nameCMV Incl Bod Ur Ql Microscopic

ComponentCytomegalovirus inclusion bodies

PropertyPrThr

TimingPt

System (specimen)Urine

ScaleOrd

MethodMicroscopic observation

ClassMICRO

StatusACTIVE

Order/ObservationBoth

Flags

BillableNo

Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC

Version2.82

Releasemain

First released1.0l

Last changed2.56

Consumer names

Cytomegalovirus (CMV) Inclusion Bodies, Urine

Part names

Cytomegalovirus inclusion bodiesPrThrPtUrineOrdMicroscopic observationPresence or ThresholdPoint in time (spot)

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