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.

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LOINC Code 32357-6: Ova+Parasites identified Nom (Stl)

Name: LOINC Code 32357-6: Ova+Parasites identified Nom (Stl)
Creator: HealthAssure Clinical Team
Published: 2026-05-21T08:59:18.900Z

32357-6 is a LOINC code used to identify Ova+Parasites identified Nom (Stl) 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 Ova+Parasites identified. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Stool.

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 Ova+Parasites identified. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Stool.

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: DEPRECATED
Order vs observation: Both

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

Deprecated Microscopic observation [Identifier] in Stool by Ova & Parasite Preparation
Ova+Parasites identified
Bowel movement; Faecal; Faeces; Fecal; Feces; Gastro; Gastroenterology; GI; ID; Identity or presence; Infectious Disease; InfectiousDisease; Isolated; Microbiology; Nominal; O&P; O+P; Ova and parasite; Ovum; Parasite; Point in time; Random; Stl; Stool = Fecal

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

Ova+Parasites identified Nom (Stl)Deprecated Microscopic observation [Identifier] in Stool by Ova & Parasite PreparationDeprecated O+P StlOva+Parasites identifiedMICROOva+Parasites test, StoolPrid

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code32357-6

SystemLOINC

Display nameOva+Parasites identified Nom (Stl)

DescriptionOva+Parasites identified

Short nameDeprecated O+P Stl

ComponentOva+Parasites identified

PropertyPrid

TimingPt

System (specimen)Stool

ScaleNom

ClassMICRO

StatusDEPRECATED

Order/ObservationBoth

Flags

BillableNo

Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC

Version2.82

Releasemain

First released2.07

Last changed2.36

Consumer names

Ova+Parasites test, Stool

Part names

Ova+Parasites identifiedPridPtStoolNomPresence or IdentityPoint in time (spot)

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