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LOINC Code 6583-9: Virus identified Cx Nom (Sem)

6583-9 is a LOINC code used to identify Virus identified Cx Nom (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 Virus. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Semen.

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 Virus. 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: Both
  • Method: Culture

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

  • Virus identified in Semen by Culture
  • Virus
  • C&S; Cult; Cultures; Ejaculate; Genitourinary; GU; ID; Identity or presence; Infectious Disease; InfectiousDisease; Microbiology; Nominal; Point in time; 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

Virus identified Cx Nom (Sem)Virus identified in Semen by CultureVirus Smn CultVirusMICROViral culture, SemenPrid

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code6583-9
SystemLOINC
Display nameVirus identified Cx Nom (Sem)
DescriptionVirus
Short nameVirus Smn Cult
ComponentVirus
PropertyPrid
TimingPt
System (specimen)Semen
ScaleNom
MethodCulture
ClassMICRO
StatusACTIVE
Order/ObservationBoth

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC
Version2.82
Releasemain
First released1.0g
Last changed2.79

Consumer names

Viral culture, Semen

Part names

VirusPridPtSemenNomCulturePresence or IdentityPoint in time (spot)

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