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LOINC Code 72362-7: Starch granules LM.LPF (Urine sed) [#/Area]

72362-7 is a LOINC code used to identify Starch granules LM.LPF (Urine sed) [#/Area] 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 Starch granules. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Urine sed.

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 Starch granules. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Urine sed.

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: Microscopy.light.LPF

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

  • Starch granules [#/area] in Urine sediment by Microscopy low power field
  • Starch granules
  • #/area; Granule; Kidney; LM; Micro; Micros; Microscopic; Nephrology; Number areic; Point in time; QNT; Quan; Quant; Quantitative; Random; Renal; UA; UR; URINALYSIS; Urine sediment; Urn; UrnS

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

Starch granules LM.LPF (Urine sed) [#/Area]Starch granules [#/area] in Urine sediment by Microscopy low power fieldStarch Granules #/area UrnS LPFStarch granulesUAStarch granules, Urine sedimentNaric

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code72362-7
SystemLOINC
Display nameStarch granules LM.LPF (Urine sed) [#/Area]
DescriptionStarch granules
Short nameStarch Granules #/area UrnS LPF
ComponentStarch granules
PropertyNaric
TimingPt
System (specimen)Urine sed
ScaleQn
MethodMicroscopy.light.LPF
ClassUA
Example units/LPF
StatusACTIVE
Order/ObservationObservation

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

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

Consumer names

Starch granules, Urine sediment

Part names

Starch granulesNaricPtUrine sedQnMicroscopy.light.LPFNumber Areic (per area)Point in time (spot)Urine sedimentMicroscopy low power field

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