LOINCActiveObservation

LOINC Code 88979-0: Mucus Ql (Urine sed)

88979-0 is a LOINC code used to identify Mucus 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 Mucus. 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 Mucus. 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

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

  • Mucus [Presence] in Urine sediment
  • Mucus
  • Kidney; Mucous; Mucous Threads; Nephrology; Ordinal; Point in time; PR; QL; Qual; Qualitative; Random; Renal; Screen; 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

Mucus Ql (Urine sed)Mucus [Presence] in Urine sedimentMucous Threads UrnS QlMucusUAMucus, Urine sedimentPrThr

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code88979-0
SystemLOINC
Display nameMucus Ql (Urine sed)
DescriptionMucus
Short nameMucous Threads UrnS Ql
ComponentMucus
PropertyPrThr
TimingPt
System (specimen)Urine sed
ScaleOrd
ClassUA
StatusACTIVE
Order/ObservationObservation

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC
Version2.82
Releasemain
First released2.64
Last changed2.64

Consumer names

Mucus, Urine sediment

Part names

MucusPrThrPtUrine sedOrdPresence or ThresholdPoint in time (spot)Urine sediment

About this content

This page is prepared by HealthAssure's clinical team using official coding standards from LOINC. AI tools assist with drafting explanations, which are then reviewed and verified by healthcare professionals for accuracy. This content is for informational purposes and does not replace professional medical advice. Meet our team.

LOINC Code 88979-0 | HealthAssure