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LOINC Code 52814-1: Appearance (Spun periton fld)

52814-1 is a LOINC code used to identify Appearance (Spun periton fld) 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 Periton fld.spun.

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 Periton fld.spun.

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

  • Appearance of Spun Peritoneal fluid
  • Observation
  • Appearance; Ascites; Ascitic fluid; Ascitis; Nominal; Peritoneal fluid; Point in time; Prt; Random; SPEC; spun Prt; Supernat; Supernate

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

Appearance (Spun periton fld)Appearance of Spun Peritoneal fluidAppearance spun PrtObservationSPECAppearance, Spun Peritoneal FluidAper

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code52814-1
SystemLOINC
Display nameAppearance (Spun periton fld)
DescriptionObservation
Short nameAppearance spun Prt
ComponentObservation
PropertyAper
TimingPt
System (specimen)Periton fld.spun
ScaleNom
ClassSPEC
StatusACTIVE
Order/ObservationObservation

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC
Version2.82
Releasemain
First released2.24
Last changed2.79

Consumer names

Appearance, Spun Peritoneal Fluid

Part names

ObservationAperPtPeriton fld.spunNomAppearancePoint in time (spot)Spun Peritoneal fluid

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