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 41862-4: Viscosity 20 Min post collection (Sem) [Visc]

Name: LOINC Code 41862-4: Viscosity 20 Min post collection (Sem) [Visc]
Creator: HealthAssure Clinical Team
Published: 2026-05-21T08:59:27.681Z

41862-4 is a LOINC code used to identify Viscosity 20 Min post collection (Sem) [Visc] 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 Viscosity^20M post collection. 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 Viscosity^20M post collection. 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

Viscosity of Semen--20 minutes post collection

Viscosity^20M post collection

Viscosity is the measurement of resistance of a liquid to flow. Viscosity is a characteristic property of a fluid and typically is a constant for a given liquid at a given temperature.[PMID16830959] Semen may be measured quantitatively using a viscometer rather than the traditional subjective rating method. Determining the seminal viscosity with a quantitative method may be valuable in identifying and treating the subgroup of infertile men with viscid semen. [PMID: 1358311]

20M p coll; After; Coll; Collect; Collected; Ejaculate; Genitourinary; GU; Point in time; PST; QNT; Quan; Quant; Quantitative; Random; Sem; Seminal fluid; Smn; SMPLS; SPEC; URO; Urology; Vicos; Viscos; Viscosity

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

Viscosity 20 Min post collection (Sem) [Visc]Viscosity of Semen--20 minutes post collectionVisc 20M p coll SmnViscosity^20M post collectionSPECViscosity 20 min after Collection, SemenVisc

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code41862-4

SystemLOINC

Display nameViscosity 20 Min post collection (Sem) [Visc]

DescriptionViscosity^20M post collection

Short nameVisc 20M p coll Smn

ComponentViscosity^20M post collection

PropertyVisc

TimingPt

System (specimen)Semen

ScaleQn

ClassSPEC

Example unitscP

StatusACTIVE

Order/ObservationObservation

Flags

BillableNo

Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC

Version2.82

Releasemain

First released2.16

Last changed2.54

Consumer names

Viscosity 20 min after Collection, Semen

Part names

Viscosity^20M post collectionViscPtSemenQnViscosityPoint in time (spot)

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