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LOINC Code 53331-5: Crystals.amorphous Computer assisted (U) [#/Vol]

53331-5 is a LOINC code used to identify Crystals.amorphous 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 Crystals.amorphous. 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 Crystals.amorphous. 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

  • Crystals.amorphous [#/volume] in Urine by Computer assisted method
  • Crystals.amorphous
  • #; ABS; absolute; absolutes; AM; Amorph; Amorph Cry; Amorphic; Artificial Intelligence; Automated detection; Cnt; Comp Assist; Count; Count/volume; Crys; Cryst; Crystal; CT; Number concentration; Number Concentration (count/vol); Point in time; QNT; Quan; Quant; Quantitative; Random; 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

Crystals.amorphous Computer assisted (U) [#/Vol]Crystals.amorphous [#/volume] in Urine by Computer assisted methodAmorph Cry # Ur Comp AssistCrystals.amorphousUACrystals.amorphous, UrineNCnc

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code53331-5
SystemLOINC
Display nameCrystals.amorphous Computer assisted (U) [#/Vol]
DescriptionCrystals.amorphous
Short nameAmorph Cry # Ur Comp Assist
ComponentCrystals.amorphous
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 changed2.73

Consumer names

Crystals.amorphous, Urine

Part names

Crystals.amorphousNCncPtUrineQnComputer assistedNumber ConcentrationPoint in time (spot)Computer assisted method

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