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LOINC Code 61192-1: Color (Pleur fld fetus)

61192-1 is a LOINC code used to identify Color (Pleur fld fetus) 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 Plr fld^Fetus.

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 Plr fld^Fetus.

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

  • Color of Pleural fluid from Fetus
  • Observation
  • Fetal; Gyn; Gynecology; Nominal; OB; ObGyn; Obstetrics; Pleural; Pleural fluid; Point in time; Random; SPEC; thoracentesis fluid

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

Color (Pleur fld fetus)Color of Pleural fluid from FetusColor Plr FetusObservationSPECFetal ColorColor

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code61192-1
SystemLOINC
Display nameColor (Pleur fld fetus)
DescriptionObservation
Short nameColor Plr Fetus
ComponentObservation
PropertyColor
TimingPt
System (specimen)Plr fld^Fetus
ScaleNom
ClassSPEC
StatusACTIVE
Order/ObservationObservation

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC
Version2.82
Releasemain
First released2.34
Last changed2.79

Consumer names

Fetal Color

Part names

ObservationColorPtPlr fld^FetusNomPoint in time (spot)

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