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LOINC Code 72223-1: Yeast Auto Ql (U)

72223-1 is a LOINC code used to identify Yeast Auto Ql (U) 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 Yeast. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Urine.

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 Yeast. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Urine.

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
  • Method: Automated

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

  • Yeast [Presence] in Urine by Automated
  • Yeast
  • Auto; Automated detection; Elec; Elect; Electr; ID; Infectious Disease; InfectiousDisease; Ordinal; Point in time; PR; QL; Qual; Qualitative; Random; Screen; UA; UR; URINALYSIS; Urn

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

Yeast Auto Ql (U)Yeast [Presence] in Urine by AutomatedYeast Ur Ql AutoYeastUAYeast, UrinePrThr

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code72223-1
SystemLOINC
Display nameYeast Auto Ql (U)
DescriptionYeast
Short nameYeast Ur Ql Auto
ComponentYeast
PropertyPrThr
TimingPt
System (specimen)Urine
ScaleOrd
MethodAutomated
ClassUA
StatusACTIVE
Order/ObservationObservation

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC
Version2.82
Releasemain
First released2.42
Last changed2.73

Consumer names

Yeast, Urine

Part names

YeastPrThrPtUrineOrdAutomatedPresence or ThresholdPoint in time (spot)

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