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LOINC Code 81283-4: Spermatozoa Nonprogressive Microscopy (Sem) [#]

81283-4 is a LOINC code used to identify Spermatozoa Nonprogressive Microscopy (Sem) [#] 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 Spermatozoa.nonprogressive. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Semen.

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 Spermatozoa.nonprogressive. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Semen.

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

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

  • Spermatozoa Nonprogressive [#] in Semen by Microscopy
  • Spermatozoa.nonprogressive
  • Cnt; Count; Ejaculate; FERTILITY TESTING; Genitourinary; GU; Micro; Micros; Microscopic; Number; Point in time; QNT; Quan; Quant; Quantitative; Random; Sem; Seminal fluid; Smn; SMPLS; Sperm; Sperm Nonprog; 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

Spermatozoa Nonprogressive Microscopy (Sem) [#]Spermatozoa Nonprogressive [#] in Semen by MicroscopySperm Nonprog Smn MicroSpermatozoa.nonprogressiveFERTSpermatozoa nonprogressive, SemenNum

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code81283-4
SystemLOINC
Display nameSpermatozoa Nonprogressive Microscopy (Sem) [#]
DescriptionSpermatozoa.nonprogressive
Short nameSperm Nonprog Smn Micro
ComponentSpermatozoa.nonprogressive
PropertyNum
TimingPt
System (specimen)Semen
ScaleQn
MethodMicroscopy
ClassFERT
Example units10*6
StatusACTIVE
Order/ObservationObservation

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC
Version2.82
Releasemain
First released2.56
Last changed2.73

Consumer names

Spermatozoa nonprogressive, Semen

Part names

Spermatozoa.nonprogressiveNumPtSemenQnMicroscopySpermatozoa NonprogressiveNumber (count)Point in time (spot)

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