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 39608-5: Spermatozoa Immotile LM.HPF (Sem) [#/Area]

Name: LOINC Code 39608-5: Spermatozoa Immotile LM.HPF (Sem) [#/Area]
Creator: HealthAssure Clinical Team
Published: 2026-05-21T08:59:26.653Z

39608-5 is a LOINC code used to identify Spermatozoa Immotile LM.HPF (Sem) [#/Area] 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.immotile. 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.immotile. 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
Method: Microscopy.light.HPF

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

Spermatozoa Immotile [#/area] in Semen by Microscopy high power field
Spermatozoa.immotile
#/area; Ejaculate; FERTILITY TESTING; Genitourinary; GU; immobile; LM; Micro; Micros; Microscopic; nonmotile; Number areic; Point in time; QNT; Quan; Quant; Quantitative; Random; Sem; Seminal fluid; Smn; SMPLS; Sperm; Sperm Immotile; Spermatozoa.non-motile; URO; Urology

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 Immotile LM.HPF (Sem) [#/Area]Spermatozoa Immotile [#/area] in Semen by Microscopy high power fieldSperm Immotile #/area Smn HPFSpermatozoa.immotileFERTSpermatozoa immotile, SemenNaric

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code39608-5

SystemLOINC

Display nameSpermatozoa Immotile LM.HPF (Sem) [#/Area]

DescriptionSpermatozoa.immotile

Short nameSperm Immotile #/area Smn HPF

ComponentSpermatozoa.immotile

PropertyNaric

TimingPt

System (specimen)Semen

ScaleQn

MethodMicroscopy.light.HPF

ClassFERT

Example units/HPF

StatusACTIVE

Order/ObservationObservation

Flags

BillableNo

Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC

Version2.82

Releasemain

First released2.15

Last changed2.73

Consumer names

Spermatozoa immotile, Semen

Part names

Spermatozoa.immotileNaricPtSemenQnMicroscopy.light.HPFSpermatozoa ImmotileNumber Areic (per area)Point in time (spot)Microscopy high power field

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