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LOINC Code 53321-6: Mucus Auto Ql (U)

53321-6 is a LOINC code used to identify Mucus Auto Ql (U) 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 Mucus. 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 Mucus. 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: Automated

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

  • Mucus [Presence] in Urine by Automated
  • Mucus
  • Auto; Automated detection; Elec; Elect; Electr; Mucous; Mucous Threads; Ordinal; Point in time; PR; QL; Qual; Qualitative; Random; Screen; 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

Mucus Auto Ql (U)Mucus [Presence] in Urine by AutomatedMucous Threads Ur Ql AutoMucusUAMucus, UrinePrThr

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code53321-6
SystemLOINC
Display nameMucus Auto Ql (U)
DescriptionMucus
Short nameMucous Threads Ur Ql Auto
ComponentMucus
PropertyPrThr
TimingPt
System (specimen)Urine
ScaleOrd
MethodAutomated
ClassUA
StatusACTIVE
Order/ObservationObservation

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

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

Consumer names

Mucus, Urine

Part names

MucusPrThrPtUrineOrdAutomatedPresence or ThresholdPoint in time (spot)

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