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LOINC Code 43245-0: RBC LM (Sem) [#/Vol]

43245-0 is a LOINC code used to identify RBC LM (Sem) [#/Vol] 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 Erythrocytes. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Semen.

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 Erythrocytes. 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

  • Erythrocytes [#/volume] in Semen by Light microscopy
  • Erythrocytes
  • #; ABS; absolute; absolutes; Cnt; Count; Count/volume; CT; Discocytes; Ejaculate; Erthrocyte; Erythrocyte; FERTILITY TESTING; Genitourinary; GU; LM; Micro; Micros; Microscopic; Number concentration; Number Concentration (count/vol); Point in time; QNT; Quan; Quant; Quantitative; Random; RBC; RBCS; Red blood cell; Red blood cells; Red blood corpuscle; Red blood corpusles; Red cell; Red cells; Sem; Seminal fluid; Smn; SMPLS; 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

RBC LM (Sem) [#/Vol]Erythrocytes [#/volume] in Semen by Light microscopyRBC # Smn MicroErythrocytesFERTRed Blood Cell (RBC) Count, SemenNCnc

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code43245-0
SystemLOINC
Display nameRBC LM (Sem) [#/Vol]
DescriptionErythrocytes
Short nameRBC # Smn Micro
ComponentErythrocytes
PropertyNCnc
TimingPt
System (specimen)Semen
ScaleQn
MethodMicroscopy.light
ClassFERT
Example units10*6/uL
StatusACTIVE
Order/ObservationBoth

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC
Version2.82
Releasemain
First released2.17
Last changed2.73

Consumer names

Red Blood Cell (RBC) Count, Semen

Part names

ErythrocytesNCncPtSemenQnMicroscopy.lightNumber ConcentrationPoint in time (spot)Light microscopy

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