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LOINC Code 89582-1: Microscopic observation Acid fast stain Nom (Cvx)

89582-1 is a LOINC code used to identify Microscopic observation Acid fast stain Nom (Cvx) 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 Observation. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Cvx.

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 Observation. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Cvx.

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: Acid fast stain

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

  • Microscopic observation [Identifier] in Cervix by Acid fast stain
  • Observation
  • Acd; Acid fast Stn; Acids; AFB stain; Cervix; Genital tract; Gyn; Gynecology; ID; Identity or presence; Infectious Disease; InfectiousDisease; Microbiology; Nominal; OB; ObGyn; Obstetrics; Point in time; Random; St; Stains; Stn

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

Microscopic observation Acid fast stain Nom (Cvx)Microscopic observation [Identifier] in Cervix by Acid fast stainAcid fast Stn CvxObservationMICROMicroscopic observation, CervixPrid

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code89582-1
SystemLOINC
Display nameMicroscopic observation Acid fast stain Nom (Cvx)
DescriptionObservation
Short nameAcid fast Stn Cvx
ComponentObservation
PropertyPrid
TimingPt
System (specimen)Cvx
ScaleNom
MethodAcid fast stain
ClassMICRO
StatusACTIVE
Order/ObservationObservation

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC
Version2.82
Releasemain
First released2.64
Last changed2.78

Consumer names

Microscopic observation, Cervix

Part names

ObservationPridPtCvxNomAcid fast stainPresence or IdentityPoint in time (spot)Cervix

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