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.

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LOINC Code 51587-4: Plasmodium sp LM Ql (Bld)

Name: LOINC Code 51587-4: Plasmodium sp LM Ql (Bld)
Creator: HealthAssure Clinical Team
Published: 2026-05-25T17:13:11.347Z

51587-4 is a LOINC code used to identify Plasmodium sp LM Ql (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 sp. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Bld.

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 Plasmodium sp. 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 sp [Presence] in Blood by Light microscopy
Plasmodium sp
Blood; ID; Infectious Disease; InfectiousDisease; LM; Malaria; Malarial; Micro; Microbiology; Micros; Microscopic; Ordinal; Point in time; PR; QL; Qual; Qualitative; Random; Screen; species; spp; 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.

Related SNOMED CT concepts

705114005SNOMED CT mapping for Plasmodium sp LM Ql (Bld) (51587-4)

Related observations and tests

SNOMED_CT 705114005high

LOINC Code System

Source: LOINC-SNOMED cooperation package

Common synonyms

Plasmodium sp LM Ql (Bld)Plasmodium sp [Presence] in Blood by Light microscopyPlasmodium Bld Ql SmearPlasmodium spMICROPlasmodium sp, BloodPrThr

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code51587-4

SystemLOINC

Display namePlasmodium sp LM Ql (Bld)

DescriptionPlasmodium sp

Short namePlasmodium Bld Ql Smear

ComponentPlasmodium sp

PropertyPrThr

TimingPt

System (specimen)Bld

ScaleOrd

MethodMicroscopy.light

ClassMICRO

StatusACTIVE

Order/ObservationBoth

Flags

BillableNo

Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC

Version2.82

Releasemain

First released2.24

Last changed2.73

Consumer names

Plasmodium sp, Blood

Part names

Plasmodium spPrThrPtBldOrdMicroscopy.lightPresence or ThresholdPoint in time (spot)BloodLight microscopy

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