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 53788-6: Sodium urate crystals LM Ql (Urine sed)

Name: LOINC Code 53788-6: Sodium urate crystals LM Ql (Urine sed)
Creator: HealthAssure Clinical Team
Published: 2026-05-25T17:13:11.347Z

53788-6 is a LOINC code used to identify Sodium urate crystals LM Ql (Urine sed) 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 Sodium urate crystals. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Urine sed.

Reviewed by HealthAssure Clinical TeamUpdated 25 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 Sodium urate crystals. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Urine sed.

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: Microscopy.light

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

Sodium urate crystals [Presence] in Urine sediment by Light microscopy
Sodium urate crystals
Sodium urate crystals may appear in acidic urines as small, brown needle-like crystals. The crystals are soluble in 10% acetic acid and are sometimes found in patients with cystitis. Sodium urate crystals are the sodium salt of uric acid crystals.
Crys; Cryst; Crystal; Kidney; LM; Micro; Micros; Microscopic; Monosodium Urate; Na; Na Urate; Na Urate Cry; Na+; NaU; Nephrology; Ordinal; Point in time; PR; QL; Qual; Qualitative; Random; Renal; Screen; UA; UR; Urates; Uric acid; URINALYSIS; Urine sediment; Urn; UrnS

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.

Related SNOMED CT concepts

705114005SNOMED CT mapping for Sodium urate crystals LM Ql (Urine sed) (53788-6)

Related observations and tests

SNOMED_CT 705114005high

LOINC Code System

Source: LOINC-SNOMED cooperation package

Common synonyms

Sodium urate crystals LM Ql (Urine sed)Sodium urate crystals [Presence] in Urine sediment by Light microscopyNa Urate Cry UrnS Ql MicroSodium urate crystalsUASodium urate crystals, Urine sedimentPrThr

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code53788-6

SystemLOINC

Display nameSodium urate crystals LM Ql (Urine sed)

DescriptionSodium urate crystals

Short nameNa Urate Cry UrnS Ql Micro

ComponentSodium urate crystals

PropertyPrThr

TimingPt

System (specimen)Urine sed

ScaleOrd

MethodMicroscopy.light

ClassUA

StatusACTIVE

Order/ObservationObservation

Flags

BillableNo

Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC

Version2.82

Releasemain

First released2.26

Last changed2.73

Consumer names

Sodium urate crystals, Urine sediment

Part names

Sodium urate crystalsPrThrPtUrine sedOrdMicroscopy.lightPresence or ThresholdPoint in time (spot)Urine sedimentLight microscopy

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