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LOINC Code 53268-9: Yeast.hyphae Computer assisted (U) [#/Area]

53268-9 is a LOINC code used to identify Yeast.hyphae Computer assisted (U) [#/Area] 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 Yeast.hyphae. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Urine.

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 Yeast.hyphae. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Urine.

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
  • Method: Computer assisted

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

  • Yeast.hyphae [#/area] in Urine by Computer assisted method
  • Yeast.hyphae
  • #/area; Artificial Intelligence; Automated detection; Comp Assist; ID; Infectious Disease; InfectiousDisease; Number areic; Point in time; QNT; Quan; Quant; Quantitative; Random; UA; UR; URINALYSIS; Urn; Yeast Hyphae

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

Yeast.hyphae Computer assisted (U) [#/Area]Yeast.hyphae [#/area] in Urine by Computer assisted methodYeast Hyphae #/area Ur Comp AssistYeast.hyphaeUAYeast.hyphae, UrineNaric

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code53268-9
SystemLOINC
Display nameYeast.hyphae Computer assisted (U) [#/Area]
DescriptionYeast.hyphae
Short nameYeast Hyphae #/area Ur Comp Assist
ComponentYeast.hyphae
PropertyNaric
TimingPt
System (specimen)Urine
ScaleQn
MethodComputer assisted
ClassUA
StatusACTIVE
Order/ObservationObservation

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC
Version2.82
Releasemain
First released2.24
Last changed2.73

Consumer names

Yeast.hyphae, Urine

Part names

Yeast.hyphaeNaricPtUrineQnComputer assistedNumber Areic (per area)Point in time (spot)Computer assisted method

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