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.

LOINCActiveBoth

LOINC Code 43154-4: Spermatozoa post concentration LM Ql (Sem)

Name: LOINC Code 43154-4: Spermatozoa post concentration LM Ql (Sem)
Creator: HealthAssure Clinical Team
Published: 2026-05-21T08:59:28.587Z

43154-4 is a LOINC code used to identify Spermatozoa post concentration LM Ql (Sem) 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^post concentration. 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^post concentration. 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: Both
Method: Microscopy.light

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

Spermatozoa [Presence] in Semen by Light microscopy --post concentration
Spermatozoa^post concentration
After; Ejaculate; FERTILITY TESTING; Genitourinary; GU; LM; Micro; Micros; Microscopic; Ordinal; p conc; Point in time; post washing; PR; PST; QL; Qual; Qualitative; Random; Screen; Sem; Seminal fluid; Smn; SMPLS; Sperm; 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 post concentration LM Ql (Sem)Spermatozoa [Presence] in Semen by Light microscopy --post concentrationSperm p conc Smn Ql MicroSpermatozoa^post concentrationFERTSpermatozoa after Concentration, SemenPrThr

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code43154-4

SystemLOINC

Display nameSpermatozoa post concentration LM Ql (Sem)

DescriptionSpermatozoa^post concentration

Short nameSperm p conc Smn Ql Micro

ComponentSpermatozoa^post concentration

PropertyPrThr

TimingPt

System (specimen)Semen

ScaleOrd

MethodMicroscopy.light

ClassFERT

StatusACTIVE

Order/ObservationBoth

Flags

BillableNo

Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC

Version2.82

Releasemain

First released2.16

Last changed2.73

Consumer names

Spermatozoa after Concentration, Semen

Part names

Spermatozoa^post concentrationPrThrPtSemenOrdMicroscopy.lightPresence or ThresholdPoint in time (spot)Light microscopy

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