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.

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LOINC Code 90046-4: Spermatozoa Abnl principal pieces/Spermatozoa (Sem)

Name: LOINC Code 90046-4: Spermatozoa Abnl principal pieces/Spermatozoa (Sem)
Creator: HealthAssure Clinical Team
Published: 2026-05-21T09:00:19.829Z

90046-4 is a LOINC code used to identify Spermatozoa Abnl principal pieces/Spermatozoa (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.abnormal principal pieces/Spermatozoa. 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.abnormal principal pieces/Spermatozoa. 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: Both

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

Spermatozoa.abnormal principal pieces/Spermatozoa in Semen
Spermatozoa.abnormal principal pieces/Spermatozoa
abn; abnorm; Ejaculate; FERTILITY TESTING; Genitourinary; GU; Number Fraction; Percent; Point in time; QNT; Quan; Quant; Quantitative; Random; Sem; Seminal fluid; Smn; SMPLS; Sperm; Sperm Abnorm; 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 Abnl principal pieces/Spermatozoa (Sem)Spermatozoa.abnormal principal pieces/Spermatozoa in SemenAbnormal principal pieces NFr SmnSpermatozoa.abnormal principal pieces/SpermatozoaFERTSpermatozoa Abnl principal pieces/Spermatozoa, SemenNFr

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code90046-4

SystemLOINC

Display nameSpermatozoa Abnl principal pieces/Spermatozoa (Sem)

DescriptionSpermatozoa.abnormal principal pieces/Spermatozoa

Short nameAbnormal principal pieces NFr Smn

ComponentSpermatozoa.abnormal principal pieces/Spermatozoa

PropertyNFr

TimingPt

System (specimen)Semen

ScaleQn

ClassFERT

Example units%

StatusACTIVE

Order/ObservationBoth

Flags

BillableNo

Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC

Version2.82

Releasemain

First released2.65

Last changed2.79

Consumer names

Spermatozoa Abnl principal pieces/Spermatozoa, Semen

Part names

Spermatozoa.abnormal principal pieces/SpermatozoaNFrPtSemenQnNumber FractionPoint in time (spot)

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