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 58766-7: Epithelial cells LM.HPF (Sem) [#/Area]

Name: LOINC Code 58766-7: Epithelial cells LM.HPF (Sem) [#/Area]
Creator: HealthAssure Clinical Team
Published: 2026-05-21T08:59:39.276Z

58766-7 is a LOINC code used to identify Epithelial cells LM.HPF (Sem) [#/Area] 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 Epithelial cells. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Semen.

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 Epithelial cells. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Semen.

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.HPF

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

Epithelial cells [#/area] in Semen by Microscopy high power field
Epithelial cells
#/area; Cell; Cellularity; Ejaculate; Epi; Epi Cells; Epith; Epithelia; FERTILITY TESTING; Genitourinary; GU; LM; Micro; Micros; Microscopic; Number areic; Point in time; QNT; Quan; Quant; Quantitative; Random; Sem; Seminal fluid; Smn; SMPLS; URO; Urology

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

Epithelial cells LM.HPF (Sem) [#/Area]Epithelial cells [#/area] in Semen by Microscopy high power fieldEpi Cells #/area Smn HPFEpithelial cellsFERTEpithelial cells, SemenNaric

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code58766-7

SystemLOINC

Display nameEpithelial cells LM.HPF (Sem) [#/Area]

DescriptionEpithelial cells

Short nameEpi Cells #/area Smn HPF

ComponentEpithelial cells

PropertyNaric

TimingPt

System (specimen)Semen

ScaleQn

MethodMicroscopy.light.HPF

ClassFERT

Example units/HPF

StatusACTIVE

Order/ObservationObservation

Flags

BillableNo

Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC

Version2.82

Releasemain

First released2.34

Last changed2.73

Consumer names

Epithelial cells, Semen

Part names

Epithelial cellsNaricPtSemenQnMicroscopy.light.HPFNumber Areic (per area)Point in time (spot)Microscopy high power field

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