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LOINC Code 6909-6: Mucin clot Ql (Syn fld)

6909-6 is a LOINC code used to identify Mucin clot Ql (Syn 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 Mucin clot. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Synv 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 Mucin clot. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Synv 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

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

  • Mucin clot [Appearance] in Synovial fluid Qualitative
  • Mucin clot
  • Appearance; HEMATOLOGY/CELL COUNTS; Joint aspirate; Joint fld; Joint flu; Joint fluid; Ordinal; Point in time; QL; Qual; Qualitative; Random; Screen; SF; SNV; Syn; Syn fl; Synov; Synovial 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

Mucin clot Ql (Syn fld)Mucin clot [Appearance] in Synovial fluid QualitativeMucin Clot Snv QlMucin clotHEM/BCMucin clot, Synovial fluidAper

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code6909-6
SystemLOINC
Display nameMucin clot Ql (Syn fld)
DescriptionMucin clot
Short nameMucin Clot Snv Ql
ComponentMucin clot
PropertyAper
TimingPt
System (specimen)Synv fld
ScaleOrd
ClassHEM/BC
StatusACTIVE
Order/ObservationBoth

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC
Version2.82
Releasemain
First released1.0h(2)
Last changed2.73

Consumer names

Mucin clot, Synovial fluid

Part names

Mucin clotAperPtSynv fldOrdAppearancePoint in time (spot)Synovial fluid

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