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.

LOINCActiveObservation

LOINC Code 78741-6: Pathologic casts Auto (U) [#/Vol]

Name: LOINC Code 78741-6: Pathologic casts Auto (U) [#/Vol]
Creator: HealthAssure Clinical Team
Published: 2026-05-21T09:00:00.206Z

78741-6 is a LOINC code used to identify Pathologic casts Auto (U) [#/Vol] 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 Pathologic casts. 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 Pathologic casts. 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 count

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

Pathologic casts [#/volume] in Urine by Automated count
Pathologic casts
#; ABS; absolute; absolutes; Auto; Automated detection; Cast; Cnt; Count; Count/volume; CT; Elec; Elect; Electr; Kidney; Nephrology; Number concentration; Number Concentration (count/vol); Path; Path casts; Point in time; QNT; Quan; Quant; Quantitative; Random; Renal; 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

Pathologic casts Auto (U) [#/Vol]Pathologic casts [#/volume] in Urine by Automated countPath casts # Ur AutoPathologic castsUAPathologic casts, UrineNCnc

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code78741-6

SystemLOINC

Display namePathologic casts Auto (U) [#/Vol]

DescriptionPathologic casts

Short namePath casts # Ur Auto

ComponentPathologic casts

PropertyNCnc

TimingPt

System (specimen)Urine

ScaleQn

MethodAutomated count

ClassUA

Example units/uL

StatusACTIVE

Order/ObservationObservation

Flags

BillableNo

Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC

Version2.82

Releasemain

First released2.54

Last changed2.54

Consumer names

Pathologic casts, Urine

Part names

Pathologic castsNCncPtUrineQnAutomated countNumber ConcentrationPoint in time (spot)

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