What does this LOINC code represent?

This LOINC code identifies a lab observation, measurement, question, or clinical concept in a standardized format.

Is this enough to understand my test result?

No. The code identifies the test or observation, but the interpretation depends on the actual result, reference range, and clinical context.

LOINCActiveBoth

LOINC Code 72341-1: Amyloid bodies LM Ql (Prost fld)

Name: LOINC Code 72341-1: Amyloid bodies LM Ql (Prost fld)
Creator: HealthAssure Clinical Team
Published: 2026-05-21T08:59:51.524Z

72341-1 is a LOINC code used to identify Amyloid bodies 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 Amyloid bodies. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Prostatic 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 Amyloid bodies. 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

Amyloid bodies [Presence] in Prostatic fluid by Light microscopy

Amyloid bodies

Amyloid bodies, or corpora amylacea, are opaque, rounded bodies found in the acini of the prostate and occasionally in urine. Abnormal deposits of amyloid bodies, or amyloidosis, can be harmful. Older men often develop amyloid in the ducts of their prostates (corpora amylacea), that could underlie some cases of Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). It has been suggested in the literature that there may be a link between bacterial infection, inflammation and amyloid deposition of pro-inflammatory proteins in the prostate, and (with some speculation) that these may contribute to the development of malignancy (Yanamandra K, et al. (2009) Amyloid Formation by the Pro-Inflammatory S100A8/A9 Proteins in the Ageing Prostate. PLoS ONE 4(5)e5562. doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0005562).

bod; Body; EPS; expressed prostatic secretion; FERTILITY TESTING; Genitourinary; GU; LM; Micro; Micros; Microscopic; Ordinal; Point in time; PR; Prost; Prost fld; Prostate; Prostate secretion; Prostati; Prostatic secretion; QL; Qual; Qualitative; Random; Screen; 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

Amyloid bodies LM Ql (Prost fld)Amyloid bodies [Presence] in Prostatic fluid by Light microscopyAmyloid Prost fld Ql MicroAmyloid bodiesFERTAmyloid bodies, Prostate fluidPrThr

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code72341-1

SystemLOINC

Display nameAmyloid bodies LM Ql (Prost fld)

DescriptionAmyloid bodies

Short nameAmyloid Prost fld Ql Micro

ComponentAmyloid bodies

PropertyPrThr

TimingPt

System (specimen)Prostatic fld

ScaleOrd

MethodMicroscopy.light

ClassFERT

StatusACTIVE

Order/ObservationBoth

Flags

BillableNo

Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC

Version2.82

Releasemain

First released2.42

Last changed2.56

Consumer names

Amyloid bodies, Prostate fluid

Part names

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

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