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LOINC Code 43741-8: Temperature (Sem) [Temp]

43741-8 is a LOINC code used to identify Temperature (Sem) [Temp] 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 Observation. 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 Observation. 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

  • Temperature of Semen
  • Observation
  • Ejaculate; FERTILITY TESTING; Genitourinary; GU; Point in time; QNT; Quan; Quant; Quantitative; Random; Sem; Seminal fluid; Smn; SMPLS; Temperature; 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

Temperature (Sem) [Temp]Temperature of SemenTemp SmnObservationFERTTemperature, SemenTemp

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code43741-8
SystemLOINC
Display nameTemperature (Sem) [Temp]
DescriptionObservation
Short nameTemp Smn
ComponentObservation
PropertyTemp
TimingPt
System (specimen)Semen
ScaleQn
ClassFERT
Example unitsdeg C
StatusACTIVE
Order/ObservationObservation

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

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

Consumer names

Temperature, Semen

Part names

ObservationTempPtSemenQnTemperaturePoint in time (spot)

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