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 61184-8: Spermatozoa broken tail/Spermatozoa (Sem)

Name: LOINC Code 61184-8: Spermatozoa broken tail/Spermatozoa (Sem)
Creator: HealthAssure Clinical Team
Published: 2026-05-21T08:59:40.899Z

61184-8 is a LOINC code used to identify Spermatozoa broken tail/Spermatozoa (Sem) 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 Spermatozoa.broken tail/Spermatozoa. 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 Spermatozoa.broken tail/Spermatozoa. 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

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

Spermatozoa broken tail/Spermatozoa in Semen
Spermatozoa.broken tail/Spermatozoa
Ejaculate; FERTILITY TESTING; Genitourinary; GU; Number Fraction; Percent; Point in time; QNT; Quan; Quant; Quantitative; Random; Sem; Seminal fluid; Smn; SMPLS; Sperm; Sperm broken tail; 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

Spermatozoa broken tail/Spermatozoa (Sem)Spermatozoa broken tail/Spermatozoa in SemenSperm broken tail NFr SmnSpermatozoa.broken tail/SpermatozoaFERTSpermatozoa broken tail/Spermatozoa, SemenNFr

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code61184-8

SystemLOINC

Display nameSpermatozoa broken tail/Spermatozoa (Sem)

DescriptionSpermatozoa.broken tail/Spermatozoa

Short nameSperm broken tail NFr Smn

ComponentSpermatozoa.broken tail/Spermatozoa

PropertyNFr

TimingPt

System (specimen)Semen

ScaleQn

ClassFERT

Example units%

StatusACTIVE

Order/ObservationObservation

Flags

BillableNo

Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC

Version2.82

Releasemain

First released2.34

Last changed2.79

Consumer names

Spermatozoa broken tail/Spermatozoa, Semen

Part names

Spermatozoa.broken tail/SpermatozoaNFrPtSemenQnNumber FractionPoint in time (spot)

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