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LOINC Code 32190-1: Microscopic observation Nom (CSF)

32190-1 is a LOINC code used to identify Microscopic observation Nom (CSF) 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 CSF.

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 CSF.

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

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

  • Microscopic observation [Identifier] in Cerebral spinal fluid
  • Observation
  • Cerebral spinal fluid; Cerebrospinal Fl; ID; Identity or presence; Infectious Disease; InfectiousDisease; Microbiology; Neuro; Neurology; Nominal; Point in time; Random; Spinal Fl; Spinal Fld; Spinal Flu; Spinal Fluid

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 Nom (CSF)Microscopic observation [Identifier] in Cerebral spinal fluidCSF MicroObservationMICROMicroscopic observation, Spinal fluidPrid

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code32190-1
SystemLOINC
Display nameMicroscopic observation Nom (CSF)
DescriptionObservation
Short nameCSF Micro
ComponentObservation
PropertyPrid
TimingPt
System (specimen)CSF
ScaleNom
ClassMICRO
StatusACTIVE
Order/ObservationBoth

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC
Version2.82
Releasemain
First released2.07
Last changed2.78

Consumer names

Microscopic observation, Spinal fluid

Part names

ObservationPridPtCSFNomPresence or IdentityPoint in time (spot)Cerebral spinal fluid

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