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LOINC Code 64096-1: Colonies counted Molgen (Amn fld) [#]

64096-1 is a LOINC code used to identify Colonies counted Molgen (Amn fld) [#] 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 Colonies counted. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Amnio fld.

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 Colonies counted. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Amnio fld.

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: Both
  • Method: Molgen

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

  • Colonies counted [#] in Amniotic fluid by Molecular genetics method
  • Colonies counted
  • AF; Amn; Amn fl; Amnio; Amniotic flu; Amniotic fluid; Cnt; Count; Molecular genetics; Molecular pathology; MOLPATH; Number; PCR; Point in time; QNT; Quan; Quant; Quantitative; Random

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

Colonies counted Molgen (Amn fld) [#]Colonies counted [#] in Amniotic fluid by Molecular genetics methodColonies counted AmnColonies countedMOLPATHColonies counted, Amniotic fluidNum

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code64096-1
SystemLOINC
Display nameColonies counted Molgen (Amn fld) [#]
DescriptionColonies counted
Short nameColonies counted Amn
ComponentColonies counted
PropertyNum
TimingPt
System (specimen)Amnio fld
ScaleQn
MethodMolgen
ClassMOLPATH
StatusACTIVE
Order/ObservationBoth

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC
Version2.82
Releasemain
First released2.36
Last changed2.73

Consumer names

Colonies counted, Amniotic fluid

Part names

Colonies countedNumPtAmnio fldQnMolgenNumber (count)Point in time (spot)Amniotic fluidMolecular genetics

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