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.

LOINCActiveObservation

LOINC Code 38903-1: Lymphocytes LM Ql (Stl)

Name: LOINC Code 38903-1: Lymphocytes LM Ql (Stl)
Creator: HealthAssure Clinical Team
Published: 2026-05-25T17:13:11.347Z

38903-1 is a LOINC code used to identify Lymphocytes LM Ql (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 Lymphocytes. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Stool.

Reviewed by HealthAssure Clinical TeamUpdated 25 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 Lymphocytes. 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: ACTIVE
Order vs observation: Observation
Method: Microscopy.light

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

Lymphocytes [Presence] in Stool by Light microscopy
Lymphocytes
Bowel movement; Faecal; Faeces; Fecal; Feces; Gastro; Gastroenterology; GI; HEMATOLOGY/CELL COUNTS; LM; Lymp; Lymph; Lympho; Lymphocyte; Lymphs; Lymphs%; Micro; Micros; Microscopic; Ordinal; Point in time; PR; QL; Qual; Qualitative; Random; Screen; 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.

Related SNOMED CT concepts

705114005SNOMED CT mapping for Lymphocytes LM Ql (Stl) (38903-1)

Related observations and tests

SNOMED_CT 705114005high

LOINC Code System

Source: LOINC-SNOMED cooperation package

Common synonyms

Lymphocytes LM Ql (Stl)Lymphocytes [Presence] in Stool by Light microscopyLymphocytes Stl Ql MicroLymphocytesHEM/BCLymphocytes, StoolPrThr

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code38903-1

SystemLOINC

Display nameLymphocytes LM Ql (Stl)

DescriptionLymphocytes

Short nameLymphocytes Stl Ql Micro

ComponentLymphocytes

PropertyPrThr

TimingPt

System (specimen)Stool

ScaleOrd

MethodMicroscopy.light

ClassHEM/BC

StatusACTIVE

Order/ObservationObservation

Flags

BillableNo

Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC

Version2.82

Releasemain

First released2.15

Last changed2.56

Consumer names

Lymphocytes, Stool

Part names

LymphocytesPrThrPtStoolOrdMicroscopy.lightPresence or ThresholdPoint in time (spot)Light microscopy

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