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LOINC Code 41451-6: P. stage LM Nom (Bld)

41451-6 is a LOINC code used to identify P. stage LM Nom (Bld) 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 Plasmodium stage. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Bld.

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 Plasmodium stage. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Bld.

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

  • Plasmodium stage [Identifier] in Blood by Light microscopy
  • Plasmodium stage
  • Blood; ID; Identity or presence; Infectious Disease; InfectiousDisease; LM; Malaria; Malarial; Micro; Microbiology; Micros; Microscopic; Nominal; Point in time; Random; WB; Whole blood

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

P. stage LM Nom (Bld)Plasmodium stage [Identifier] in Blood by Light microscopyPlasmodium Stage Bld SmearPlasmodium stageMICROPlasmodium stage, BloodPrid

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code41451-6
SystemLOINC
Display nameP. stage LM Nom (Bld)
DescriptionPlasmodium stage
Short namePlasmodium Stage Bld Smear
ComponentPlasmodium stage
PropertyPrid
TimingPt
System (specimen)Bld
ScaleNom
MethodMicroscopy.light
ClassMICRO
StatusACTIVE
Order/ObservationBoth

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC
Version2.82
Releasemain
First released2.16
Last changed2.21

Consumer names

Plasmodium stage, Blood

Part names

Plasmodium stagePridPtBldNomMicroscopy.lightPresence or IdentityPoint in time (spot)BloodLight microscopy

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