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LOINC Code 55316-4: Yeast KOH prep Ql (Sput)

55316-4 is a LOINC code used to identify Yeast KOH prep Ql (Sput) 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 Yeast. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Sputum.

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 Yeast. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Sputum.

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: KOH preparation

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

Yeast [Presence] in Sputum by KOH preparation
Yeast
A KOH Preparation involves treating a specimen with KOH, a strong base that can make fungi and yeast more visible by partial dissolution of tissue cells, keratin, and other material. Fungal cells are resistant due to the high content of cellular chitin. KOH prep is generally a test for fungi, most often candida yeast, but others too, such as tinea capitis and other skin or nail fungal infections, even blastomycosis, etc. However, the KOH prep is also used to diagnose infections with mites (Demodex folliculorum in rosacea-like lesions and Sarcoptes scabiei in hyperkeratotic or crusted scabies) and sometimes even nematodes (in blue neck syndrome). [PMID16766846]
ID; Infectious Disease; InfectiousDisease; Lower respiratory; Lung; Microbiology; Ordinal; Point in time; Potassium hydroxide preparation; PR; Prep; Pulmonary; Pulmonology; Ql; Qual; Qualitative; Random; Respiratory; Screen; Spt; Sputum

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

Yeast KOH prep Ql (Sput)Yeast [Presence] in Sputum by KOH preparationYeast Spt Ql KOH PrepYeastMICROSputum KOH testPrThr

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code55316-4
SystemLOINC
Display nameYeast KOH prep Ql (Sput)
DescriptionYeast
Short nameYeast Spt Ql KOH Prep
ComponentYeast
PropertyPrThr
TimingPt
System (specimen)Sputum
ScaleOrd
MethodKOH preparation
ClassMICRO
StatusACTIVE
Order/ObservationObservation

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC
Version2.82
Releasemain
First released2.27
Last changed2.58

Consumer names

Sputum KOH test

Part names

YeastPrThrPtSputumOrdKOH preparationPresence or ThresholdPoint in time (spot)

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