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 8249-5: Transitional cells LM Ql (Urine sed)

Name: LOINC Code 8249-5: Transitional cells LM Ql (Urine sed)
Creator: HealthAssure Clinical Team
Published: 2026-05-25T17:13:11.347Z

8249-5 is a LOINC code used to identify Transitional cells LM Ql (Urine sed) 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 Transitional cells. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Urine sed.

Reviewed by HealthAssure Clinical TeamUpdated 25 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 Transitional cells. 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

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

Transitional cells [Presence] in Urine sediment by Light microscopy
Transitional cells
Cell; Cellularity; Kidney; LM; Micro; Micros; Microscopic; Nephrology; Ordinal; Point in time; PR; QL; Qual; Qualitative; Random; Renal; Screen; Trans Cells; 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.

Related SNOMED CT concepts

705114005SNOMED CT mapping for Transitional cells LM Ql (Urine sed) (8249-5)

Related observations and tests

SNOMED_CT 705114005high

LOINC Code System

Source: LOINC-SNOMED cooperation package

Common synonyms

Transitional cells LM Ql (Urine sed)Transitional cells [Presence] in Urine sediment by Light microscopyTrans Cells UrnS Ql MicroTransitional cellsUATransitional cells, Urine sedimentPrThr

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code8249-5

SystemLOINC

Display nameTransitional cells LM Ql (Urine sed)

DescriptionTransitional cells

Short nameTrans Cells UrnS Ql Micro

ComponentTransitional cells

PropertyPrThr

TimingPt

System (specimen)Urine sed

ScaleOrd

MethodMicroscopy.light

ClassUA

StatusACTIVE

Order/ObservationObservation

Flags

BillableNo

Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC

Version2.82

Releasemain

First released1.0h(2)

Last changed2.73

Consumer names

Transitional cells, Urine sediment

Part names

Transitional cellsPrThrPtUrine sedOrdMicroscopy.lightPresence or ThresholdPoint in time (spot)Urine sedimentLight microscopy

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