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LOINC Code 18326-9: Microscopic observation Other stain Nom (Cvx)

18326-9 is a LOINC code used to identify Microscopic observation Other stain 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: XXX stain

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

  • Microscopic observation [Identifier] in Cervix by Other stain
  • Observation
  • Cervix; Genital tract; Gyn; Gynecology; ID; Identity or presence; Infectious Disease; InfectiousDisease; Microbiology; Nominal; OB; ObGyn; Obstetrics; Other Stn; Point in time; Random; St; Stains; Stn

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 Other stain Nom (Cvx)Microscopic observation [Identifier] in Cervix by Other stainOther Stn CvxObservationMICROMicroscopic observation, CervixPrid

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code18326-9
SystemLOINC
Display nameMicroscopic observation Other stain Nom (Cvx)
DescriptionObservation
Short nameOther Stn Cvx
ComponentObservation
PropertyPrid
TimingPt
System (specimen)Cvx
ScaleNom
MethodXXX stain
ClassMICRO
StatusACTIVE
Order/ObservationBoth

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

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

Consumer names

Microscopic observation, Cervix

Part names

ObservationPridPtCvxNomXXX stainPresence or IdentityPoint in time (spot)CervixOther stain

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