LOINC Code 81319-6: Spermatozoa Progressive Auto (Sem) [#]

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.progressive. 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: Automated count

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

• Spermatozoa Progressive [#] in Semen by Automated count
• Spermatozoa.progressive
• The absolute number of spermatozoa demonstrating progressive motility is determined. If an adequate number of mature spermatozoa are present, the single most important indicator of potential for fertilization is rapid, progressive motility.
• Auto; Automated detection; Cnt; Count; Ejaculate; Elec; Elect; Electr; FERTILITY TESTING; Genitourinary; GU; Number; Point in time; QNT; Quan; Quant; Quantitative; Random; Sem; Seminal fluid; Smn; SMPLS; Sperm; Sperm Prog; 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.

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