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LOINC Code 33666-9: RBC.dysmorphic LM (U) [#/Vol]

33666-9 is a LOINC code used to identify RBC.dysmorphic LM (U) [#/Vol] 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 Erythrocytes.dysmorphic. 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 Erythrocytes.dysmorphic. 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: Microscopy.light

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

  • Erythrocytes.dysmorphic [#/volume] in Urine by Light microscopy
  • Erythrocytes.dysmorphic
  • These are the erythrocytes shown by Fairley as being associated with Glomerular bleeding
  • #; ABS; absolute; absolutes; Cnt; Count; Count/volume; CT; D Cells; DE; Discocytes; Dysmorphic RBC; Erthrocyte; Erythrocyte; Glomerular erythrocytes; LM; Micro; Micros; Microscopic; Number concentration; Number Concentration (count/vol); Point in time; QNT; Quan; Quant; Quantitative; Random; RBC; RBCS; Red blood cell; Red blood cells; Red blood corpuscle; Red blood corpusles; Red cell; Red cells; UA; UR; URINALYSIS; 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

RBC.dysmorphic LM (U) [#/Vol]Erythrocytes.dysmorphic [#/volume] in Urine by Light microscopyDysmorphic RBC # Ur MicroErythrocytes.dysmorphicUADysmorphic red blood cells, UrineNCnc

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code33666-9
SystemLOINC
Display nameRBC.dysmorphic LM (U) [#/Vol]
DescriptionErythrocytes.dysmorphic
Short nameDysmorphic RBC # Ur Micro
ComponentErythrocytes.dysmorphic
PropertyNCnc
TimingPt
System (specimen)Urine
ScaleQn
MethodMicroscopy.light
ClassUA
Example units10*6/L
StatusACTIVE
Order/ObservationBoth

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC
Version2.82
Releasemain
First released2.09
Last changed2.70

Consumer names

Dysmorphic red blood cells, Urine

Part names

Erythrocytes.dysmorphicNCncPtUrineQnMicroscopy.lightNumber ConcentrationPoint in time (spot)Light microscopy

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