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LOINC Code 72339-5: Lecithin LM Ql (Prost fld)

72339-5 is a LOINC code used to identify Lecithin LM Ql (Prost 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 Lecithin. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Prostatic fld.

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 Lecithin. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Prostatic 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: Microscopy.light

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

  • Lecithin [Presence] in Prostatic fluid by Light microscopy
  • Lecithin
  • Lecithin count is obtained to evaluate quality of prostate fluid. A low lecithin count indicates a major prostate infection.
  • c470; Choline phosphoglyceride; EPS; expressed prostatic secretion; HEMATOLOGY/CELL COUNTS; LM; Micro; Micros; Microscopic; Ordinal; Phosphatidylcholine; Point in time; PR; Prost; Prost fld; Prostate; Prostate secretion; Prostati; Prostatic secretion; QL; Qual; Qualitative; Random; Screen

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

Lecithin LM Ql (Prost fld)Lecithin [Presence] in Prostatic fluid by Light microscopyLecithin Prost fld Ql MicroLecithinHEM/BCLecithin, Prostate fluidPrThr

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code72339-5
SystemLOINC
Display nameLecithin LM Ql (Prost fld)
DescriptionLecithin
Short nameLecithin Prost fld Ql Micro
ComponentLecithin
PropertyPrThr
TimingPt
System (specimen)Prostatic fld
ScaleOrd
MethodMicroscopy.light
ClassHEM/BC
StatusACTIVE
Order/ObservationBoth

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC
Version2.82
Releasemain
First released2.42
Last changed2.56

Consumer names

Lecithin, Prostate fluid

Part names

LecithinPrThrPtProstatic fldOrdMicroscopy.lightPresence or ThresholdPoint in time (spot)Prostatic fluidLight microscopy

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