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.

LOINCActiveObservation

LOINC Code 53287-9: Epithelial casts Computer assisted (U) [#/Vol]

Name: LOINC Code 53287-9: Epithelial casts Computer assisted (U) [#/Vol]
Creator: HealthAssure Clinical Team
Published: 2026-05-21T08:59:36.029Z

53287-9 is a LOINC code used to identify Epithelial casts Computer assisted (U) [#/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 Epithelial casts. 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 Epithelial casts. 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

Epithelial casts [#/volume] in Urine by Computer assisted method
Epithelial casts
#; ABS; absolute; absolutes; Artificial Intelligence; Automated detection; Cast; Cnt; Comp Assist; Count; Count/volume; CT; Epi; Epith; Epith Casts; Epithelia; Kidney; Nephrology; Number concentration; Number Concentration (count/vol); Point in time; QNT; Quan; Quant; Quantitative; Random; Renal; UA; UR; URINALYSIS; Urn

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

Epithelial casts Computer assisted (U) [#/Vol]Epithelial casts [#/volume] in Urine by Computer assisted methodEpith Casts # Ur Comp AssistEpithelial castsUAEpithelial casts, UrineNCnc

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code53287-9

SystemLOINC

Display nameEpithelial casts Computer assisted (U) [#/Vol]

DescriptionEpithelial casts

Short nameEpith Casts # Ur Comp Assist

ComponentEpithelial casts

PropertyNCnc

TimingPt

System (specimen)Urine

ScaleQn

MethodComputer assisted

ClassUA

Example units/uL

StatusACTIVE

Order/ObservationObservation

Flags

BillableNo

Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC

Version2.82

Releasemain

First released2.24

Last changed2.42

Consumer names

Epithelial casts, Urine

Part names

Epithelial castsNCncPtUrineQnComputer assistedNumber ConcentrationPoint in time (spot)Computer assisted method

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