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LOINC Code 34441-6: Spermatozoa (Sem) [Velocity]

34441-6 is a LOINC code used to identify Spermatozoa (Sem) [Velocity] 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 Spermatozoa. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Semen.

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 Spermatozoa. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Semen.

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: Observation

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

  • Spermatozoa [Velocity] in Semen
  • Spermatozoa
  • Ejaculate; FERTILITY TESTING; Genitourinary; GU; Point in time; QNT; Quan; Quant; Quantitative; Random; Sem; Seminal fluid; Smn; SMPLS; Sperm; URO; Urology; Velocity

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

Spermatozoa (Sem) [Velocity]Spermatozoa [Velocity] in SemenSperm Smn QnSpermatozoaFERTSpermatozoa, SemenVel

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code34441-6
SystemLOINC
Display nameSpermatozoa (Sem) [Velocity]
DescriptionSpermatozoa
Short nameSperm Smn Qn
ComponentSpermatozoa
PropertyVel
TimingPt
System (specimen)Semen
ScaleQn
ClassFERT
Example unitsum/s
StatusACTIVE
Order/ObservationObservation

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC
Version2.82
Releasemain
First released2.10
Last changed2.73

Consumer names

Spermatozoa, Semen

Part names

SpermatozoaVelPtSemenQnVelocity (distance/time)Point in time (spot)

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