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LOINC Code 53786-0: Microscopic observation Wright stain Nom (Stl)

53786-0 is a LOINC code used to identify Microscopic observation Wright stain Nom (Stl) 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 Stool.

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 Stool.

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: Both
  • Method: Wright stain

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

  • Microscopic observation [Identifier] in Stool by Wright stain
  • Observation
  • Bowel movement; Faecal; Faeces; Fecal; Feces; HEMATOLOGY/CELL COUNTS; Identity or presence; Nominal; Point in time; Random; St; Stains; Stl; Stn; Stool = Fecal; Wright Stn; Wrights

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

Microscopic observation Wright stain Nom (Stl)Microscopic observation [Identifier] in Stool by Wright stainWright Stn StlObservationHEM/BCMicroscopic observation, StoolPrid

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code53786-0
SystemLOINC
Display nameMicroscopic observation Wright stain Nom (Stl)
DescriptionObservation
Short nameWright Stn Stl
ComponentObservation
PropertyPrid
TimingPt
System (specimen)Stool
ScaleNom
MethodWright stain
ClassHEM/BC
StatusACTIVE
Order/ObservationBoth

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC
Version2.82
Releasemain
First released2.26
Last changed2.78

Consumer names

Microscopic observation, Stool

Part names

ObservationPridPtStoolNomWright stainPresence or IdentityPoint in time (spot)

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